Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ABW 99 Distacio Jr - Mumba
Date: Jan 18, 2018

#R1#
Opdivo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Mikhailov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Opdivo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Opdivo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Opdivo is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mikhailov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Opdivo won't allow Mikhailov to pass to mount.
Mikhailov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mikhailov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mikhailov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opdivo tries to get to full guard but Mikhailov has control of the leg.
Mikhailov trying to pass the guard but Opdivo defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Opdivo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Opdivo is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mikhailov lands a nice short elbow.
Mikhailov trying to control from half guard but Opdivo is working away.
Mikhailov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. Opdivo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Opdivo keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Mikhailov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Opdivo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mikhailov's guard. #REVB#
Opdivo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mikhailov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Opdivo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikhailov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Opdivo is one step ahead there.
Mikhailov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Opdivo wants to pass the guard but Mikhailov is keeping the position.
Mikhailov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Opdivo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Opdivo keeps moving.
Opdivo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mikhailov controls the pace.
Mikhailov trying to control but Opdivo is working from the bottom.
Opdivo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mikhailov passes into half guard.
Opdivo is staying active underneath Mikhailov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Opdivo wants to get back to full guard but Mikhailov has mounted him!
Opdivo is looking to improve his position but Mikhailov isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Mikhailov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Opdivo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Opdivo gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Opdivo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Mikhailov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mikhailov throws a low kick but Opdivo avoids it.#KD2#
Opdivo sends Mikhailov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Opdivo is motioning to the referee to let Mikhailov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Mikhailov is rocked!
Opdivo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mikhailov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Mikhailov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Opdivo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mikhailov doesn't seem bothered though.
Mikhailov seems to have got his legs back now.
Opdivo throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Opdivo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Opdivo is stalking Mikhailov. Mikhailov circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Opdivo, and it's lights out! Mikhailov really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nivolumab Opdivo!
After winning the bout, Nivolumab Opdivo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ABW 89 Murhaa - Tanaka
Date: Dec 14, 2017

#R1#
Mikhailov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Geisler defends it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Geisler.
Mikhailov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mikhailov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mikhailov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Geisler throws a head kick that misses.
Mikhailov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Geisler thows a leg kick but Mikhailov checks it
and Mikhailov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mikhailov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Geisler avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Mikhailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geisler scores with a shot to the body.
Mikhailov moves out of range of the leg kick from Geisler.#T1#
Geisler lands with a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Geisler checks a leg kick.
Geisler checks a leg kick nicely.
Geisler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mikhailov misses the shot to the body.
Mikhailov tried to score with a low kick but Geisler checks it.
As Mikhailov backs off Geisler throws a huge counter combo but Mikhailov manages to avoid it all.
Geisler misses with a double jab #TD#
and Mikhailov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Geisler wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mikhailov is now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Geisler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mikhailov content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Our spies down at at Thomas Top Team inform us that Geisler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Geisler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mikhailov controlling from the top position. #T3#
Geisler wants to sweep but no luck.
Mikhailov controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baron Geisler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikhailov goes for a double leg but Geisler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Geisler continues to drive forward.
Mikhailov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Geisler defends well and Mikhailov ends up having to push Geisler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Geisler throws a head kick that misses
and Mikhailov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Geisler scores with a hook.
Geisler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geisler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mikhailov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Geisler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Geisler throws a sloppy head kick and Mikhailov moves out of range easily.
Mikhailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Geisler.
A jab from Geisler finds it's way through Mikhailov's defenses.
Mikhailov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Geisler on the side of the head.
Geisler lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geisler misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Mikhailov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Geisler lands with a left to the head.
Mikhailov tries for a takedown but Geisler manages to get underhooks.
Geisler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Geisler stops a takedown attempt from Mikhailov.
Geisler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhailov wants to take the fight to the mat but Geisler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Geisler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Geisler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Geisler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhailov tries for a takedown but Geisler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mikhailov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mikhailov looks to land a body kick but Geisler moved away.
Geisler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Geisler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Mikhailov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Geisler is wriggling around but Mikhailov manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Geisler trying to control from the bottom.
Geisler is trying to get back to full guard.
Mikhailov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Geisler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Geisler.
Geisler keeping full guard, as Mikhailov tries to pass.
Geisler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Geisler trying to control the position.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Geisler keeps moving.
Geisler looking for a sweep. Not yet Geisler, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Mikhailov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mikhailov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mikhailov trying to control the position from guard on top but Geisler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mikhailov shoots for a double leg takedown but Geisler sprawls well. He's pushed Mikhailov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mikhailov throws a sloppy body shot
and Mikhailov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Geisler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mikhailov's calf.
Geisler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Geisler looks to land a left hand but Mikhailov moved out of range nicely.
Mikhailov misses with a jab to the body
and Geisler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Geisler misses with a wild body shot.
Geisler misses with a hook. Mikhailov ducked under it nicely.
Mikhailov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Mikhailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geisler scores with a head kick.
No luck for Mikhailov with that takedown attempt.
Geisler lands the left hand.
Geisler connects with a body shot.
Baron Geisler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Geisler moves out of range as Mikhailov strikes.#T4#
Geisler throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Mikhailov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Geisler's guard.
Mikhailov looking to sit in guard and control but Geisler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhailov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Geisler trying to control but Mikhailov is working from the bottom.
Mikhailov is pulling down on Geisler's head to control his posture.
Mikhailov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhailov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Geisler is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Geisler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Geisler misses with a two punch combination.
Geisler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Geisler looks to move away, Mikhailov throws a big counter combo but Geisler just gets out of the way.
Geisler throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mikhailov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Geisler!
Geisler is trying to escape the position but Mikhailov is controlling the position. #SUB#
Mikhailov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Geisler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mikhailov's guard! Nice work there by Geisler!
Geisler wants to control from the top but Mikhailov keeps moving.
Mikhailov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geisler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Geisler is fighting to break Mikhailov's control of his arms but Mikhailov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Geisler looking to sit in guard and control but Mikhailov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Geisler keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Geisler controls Mikhailov momentarily but Mikhailov frees himself.
Mikhailov stands and throws Geisler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Geisler taking punishment in the form of punches.
Baron Geisler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Geisler can't do much from the bottom here.
Mikhailov trying to control the position but Geisler is working away.
Mikhailov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Geisler will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Geisler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mikhailov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mikhailov is looking to take a break and control but Geisler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Mikhailov controlling the action here.
Geisler manages to get to full guard.
Mikhailov trying to control the position from guard on top but Geisler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Geisler looks to land a left hand but Mikhailov moved out of range nicely.
Mikhailov misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Mikhailov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Geisler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Alexei Mikhailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhailov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Geisler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Geisler's back!
Geisler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Mikhailov is looking for a choke. Geisler gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Geisler manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geisler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexei Mikhailov.
I think Geisler 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baron Geisler!
A relieved looking Baron Geisler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ABW 80 Scrotum - Dillon
Date: Nov 14, 2017

#R1#
Shingen lands a nice shot to the body.
Mikhailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shingen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhailov.
Shingen with a jab.
Mikhailov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shingen moves out of range of the leg kick from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mikhailov. Shingen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shingen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mikhailov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shingen sprawls and moves away.
Mikhailov moves forwards but Shingen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mikhailov misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Shingen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mikhailov with a hook.
Shingen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Shingen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mikhailov on the side of the head.
Shingen ducks under a wild hook from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov needs to keep his hands up - Shingen had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Shingen has closed the distance and engaged Mikhailov in a clinch. #T1#
Shingen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shingen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shingen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've been informed that Shingen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mikhailov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shingen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shingen lands a body shot.
Mikhailov is breathing heavily.
Shingen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Shingen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shingen.
Shingen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
I was talking to Mikhailov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shingen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mikhailov backwards.
A short right from Shingen on the inside.
Shingen lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Shingen scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Mikhailov is rocked!
Shingen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Mikhailov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
A short right from Shingen on the inside. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Shingen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shingen is working Mikhailov over against the cage.
Shingen misses with a body punch.
Shingen lands a hook that snaps the head of Mikhailov backwards.
Mikhailov fails to pull guard.
Mikhailov seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shingen.
Shingen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shingen works on Mikhailov's body with a couple of short punches.#KD2#
Shingen lands a big right hand that sends Mikhailov to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Mikhailov! #SUB2#
Shingen is trying to work for a kimura but Mikhailov is defending well.
Shingen winds up and cracks Mikhailov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Shingen drops an elbow to the side of Mikhailov's head.
Shingen controlling the pace.
Shingen throws a strike but Mikhailov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shingen passes Mikhailov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mikhailov tries to roll over but Shingen keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mikhailov trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shingen working over Mikhailov with some ground and pound. Mikhailov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Shingen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shingen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shingen prevents Mikhailov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shingen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Shingen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mikhailov sees it coming and defends easily.
Shingen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeda Shingen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shingen looks to land a right hand but Mikhailov moved out of range.
Shingen lands a head shot.
Mikhailov misses with a hook to the body
enabling Shingen to counter with a crisp jab.
Shingen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shingen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mikhailov shoots in but no luck this time.
Shingen lands with a nice body punch.
Shingen cracks Mikhailov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shingen misses the shot to the body.
Mikhailov tries to counter with a takedown but Shingen is quick to defend against it.
Shingen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shingen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good work by Shingen as he checks the leg kick.
Mikhailov shoots for a double leg takedown but Shingen sprawls well. He's pushed Mikhailov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shingen lands with a nice body punch.
Mikhailov throws a right hand that Shingen ducks under and follows up with a left that Shingen also avoids with ease.
Shingen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mikhailov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shingen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Shingen dips to his left and cracks Mikhailov with an uppercut!
Mikhailov walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Shingen swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Takeda Shingen!
Takeda Shingen gave a mention to Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: ABW 67 McBreezer - Takano
Date: Sep 28, 2017

#R1#
Mikhailov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hund throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Mikhailov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hund is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mikhailov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hund changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mikhailov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alexei Mikhailov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Hund.
Hund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikhailov slaps away a takedown attempt from Hund, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mikhailov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hund fails to land the takedown.
Mikhailov dodges the punch combination from Hund.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mikhailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Hund misses.
Mikhailov misses with a few strikes there.
As Mikhailov backs off Hund throws a huge counter combo but Mikhailov manages to avoid it all.
Mikhailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hund was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhailov.#TD2#
Hund drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Hund trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikhailov pulls Hund in close to prevent any damage.
Hund controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Mikhailov working for a triangle but Hund defends it easily.
Mikhailov looking to control but Hund passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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.
Hund thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mikhailov's head.
Mikhailov keeping control of the position.
Mikhailov trying to control but Hund postures up. #SUB2#
Hund is working for a submission of some sort.
Mikhailov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Mikhailov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hund is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hund prevents Mikhailov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hund seems to be looking for submissions.
Mikhailov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mikhailov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hund manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Mikhailov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Mikhailov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hund looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhailov is one step ahead there.
Hund keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mikhailov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hund looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mikhailov passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhailov wants to control but Hund is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Mikhailov 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.
#R2#
Mikhailov takes a swing at Hund's ribcage but misses.
Hund looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mikhailov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Mikhailov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hund!
Mikhailov controlling the position from side mount.
Mikhailov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hund keeps working. #SUB#
Mikhailov tries for a kimura but Hund is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hund can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Hund is pushing Mikhailov's head away, looking to escape. Mikhailov manages to hold on to the position though.
Hund is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mikhailov is looking to take a break and control but Hund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hund is looking for a sweep.
Hund felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mikhailov advances nicely into full mount.
Mikhailov blocks Hund's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mikhailov lands a big shot there that rocks Hund but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T2#
Hund wants to hold on but Mikhailov pushes him away.
Hund working to try and regain half guard.
Mikhailov looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Mikhailov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hund is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hund and Mikhailov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mikhailov wants to control but Hund is keeping him busy.
Hund takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mikhailov trying to control the action but Hund is working from the bottom.
Mikhailov advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Hund can't escape the position.
Mikhailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hund can do to turn this around?
Hund keeps trying to improve his position.
Mikhailov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mikhailov landing strikes from the mount.
Hund keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Mikhailov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hund is surviving well by controlling Mikhailov's body position as best he can. #T4#
Hund working to try and regain half guard.
Mikhailov content just to control the position here.
Mikhailov lands a heavy elbow.
Hund is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mikhailov lands a couple of good shots and Hund has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Mikhailov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hund taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Mikhailov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexei Mikhailov!
Alexei Mikhailov gave a mention to Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Borys Hund spoke after the fight, saying 'I need a rope'.

Event: ABW 59 Calacon - Ludwig
Date: Aug 31, 2017

#R1#
Mikhailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mikhailov throws a good cross that connects.
Mikhailov swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Opdivo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Opdivo jabs at Mikhailov's body.
Mikhailov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mikhailov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Opdivo's half guard.
Mikhailov prevents Opdivo from improving his position.
Mikhailov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Opdivo wants to get back to full guard.
Mikhailov wants to take a breather but Opdivo is having none of it.
Mikhailov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Opdivo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Opdivo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Opdivo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mikhailov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Opdivo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mikhailov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Mikhailov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alexei Mikhailov thanked Red Light Coffeeshop for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Angry Birds War 49
Date: Aug 01, 2017

#R1##CL#
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Mikhailov in a clinch. #BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mikhailov, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhailov.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee lands a left hand.
A short right from Lee on the inside. #BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikhailov lands a jab to Lee's midsection.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikhailov swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee wants to clinch up but Mikhailov keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Mikhailov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee stalling against the cage.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mikhailov backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Mikhailov takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhailov.
Mikhailov is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Mikhailov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mikhailov goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mikhailov throws a good cross that connects.
Sugar Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhailov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Lee drives through and clinches with Mikhailov against the cage.
Lee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhailov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Sugar Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Mikhailov.#TD2#
Mikhailov wants the takedown. Lee is fighting it off but Mikhailov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lee's guard against the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Mikhailov is proving a slippery customer.
Lee keeping full guard, as Mikhailov tries to pass.
Mikhailov passes into half guard.
Mikhailov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Mikhailov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mikhailov controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Mikhailov wants to take Lee's back here but Lee is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB2#
Mikhailov is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Lee is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Lee flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Mikhailov anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Lee and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Mikhailov slips an arm under Lee chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Mikhailov has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Mikhailov is squeezing on Lee like an anaconda would it's prey. Lee fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexei Mikhailov!
Alexei Mikhailov made sure to mention his sponsor, Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview.

Event: Angry Birds War 42
Date: Jul 11, 2017

#R1#
Mikhailov checks a low kick from Berg.
Mikhailov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berg moves away.
Mikhailov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Berg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Berg cracks Mikhailov with a good jab.
Berg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikhailov.
Berg avoids a kick to the body.
Mikhailov misses with an uppercut.
Berg connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Mikhailov moves into range and clinches up with Berg.#BC#
Berg breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Berg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mikhailov sprawls well initially but Berg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Berg is looking to advance position but Mikhailov won't allow it.
Mikhailov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mikhailov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berg thows a huge punch but Mikhailov dodges it nicely. #T1#
Berg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mikhailov wants to improve his position but Berg is controlling well.
Mikhailov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berg.
Berg prevents Mikhailov from improving his position.
Berg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mikhailov wants to control but Berg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mikhailov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berg's back!
Mikhailov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mikhailov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
Berg turns into Mikhailov and is now in his guard.
Mikhailov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mikhailov stalling.
Mikhailov uses his free foot to push down on Berg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Berg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee warns Berg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Berg is squirming around, avoiding Mikhailov's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB2#
Mikhailov has hold of Berg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov looking to finish Berg with some ground and pound. This is bad for Berg!
Mikhailov trying to control but Berg is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mikhailov looking for a guillotine from mount but Berg is having none of it.
Berg is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Mikhailov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mikhailov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berg is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Mikhailov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Berg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mikhailov moves to the back position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Mikhailov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Berg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Berg blocks a head kick by Mikhailov.
Berg throws a one two combo.
Berg misses with a few strikes there.
Mikhailov throws a front kick aimed at Berg's knee but Berg avoids it well.
Berg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mikhailov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mikhailov throws a front kick aimed at Berg's knee but Berg avoids it well.
Berg is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Mikhailov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berg postures up and lands a big shot to Mikhailov's brow.
Mikhailov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Berg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mikhailov defends it easily.#T1#
Mikhailov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berg looking to control.
Mikhailov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mikhailov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mikhailov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mikhailov working the head with strikes.
Mikhailov controlling from side mount. #T2#
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.
Berg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mikhailov wants to control but Berg is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mikhailov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Mikhailov tries for a kimura but Berg is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Mikhailov tries for a kimura but Berg is defending well.
Mikhailov trying to control the position but Berg is working away.
Berg is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Mikhailov is trying to get an arm triangle but Berg is defending well.
Berg taking a bit of punishment here - Mikhailov scoring with strikes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mikhailov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mikhailov scoring with punches and elbows.
Mikhailov is looking to take a break and control but Berg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhailov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Carl Berg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mikhailov moves out of range as Berg strikes.
Berg throws a lazy right hand but Mikhailov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Berg duly obliges.
Mikhailov throws a body punch but Berg moves out of range.
Berg throws a big counter combination but Mikhailov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Berg misses with a body shot.
Mikhailov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Berg misses with the combination. #TD#
Berg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mikhailov!
Mikhailov is trying to improve his position.
Mikhailov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Berg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mikhailov's head.
Berg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mikhailov's head.
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikhailov keeps working. #SUB2#
Mikhailov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berg pulls his head out easily.
Berg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berg trying to control from half guard but Mikhailov is working away.
Berg thows a huge punch but Mikhailov dodges it nicely. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mikhailov gets full guard.
Mikhailov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mikhailov is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Berg scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Mikhailov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Berg connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Berg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mikhailov's half guard.
Berg trying to mount his opponent but Mikhailov defends it.
Mikhailov wants to improve his position but Berg is controlling well.
Mikhailov is trying to maintain the position but Berg is very close to passing his half guard.
Mikhailov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berg working over Mikhailov with some ground and pound. Mikhailov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Mikhailov is trying to control but can't.
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikhailov keeps working.
Mikhailov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mikhailov.
Mikhailov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mikhailov, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berg is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikhailov has wrist control.
Berg passes Mikhailov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berg not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Berg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Carl Berg!
In his post fight interview, Carl Berg started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Angry Birds War 32
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
Monkey stuffs the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Mikhailov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Monkey lands a front kick.
Mikhailov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monkey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mikhailov misses with the combination.
Monkey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mikhailov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monkey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mikhailov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mikhailov's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Mikhailov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monkey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhailov swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range. #T1#
Mikhailov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alexei Mikhailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey connects with an inside leg kick.
Mikhailov misses with a body punch
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mikhailov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mikhailov darts in looking for a takedown but Monkey gets double underhooks and turns Mikhailov into the cage.
Monkey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mikhailov throws a series of punches but Monkey moves out of range.
Mikhailov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Monkey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mikhailov looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
Mikhailov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mikhailov darts in trying to clinch
and Monkey counters with a nice leg kick.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mikhailov misses with a takedown attempt - Monkey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Mikhailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monkey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mikhailov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monkey flicks out a counter leg kick but Mikhailov steps away.
Monkey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monkey wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhailov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Monkey feints and then cracks Mikhailov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mikhailov down.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Mikhailov.
Monkey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Monkey lands a nice looking body kick.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Mikhailov misses.
Monkey only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mikhailov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mikhailov throws a leg kick
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Monkey slams his shin into Mikhailov's torso.
Monkey cracks the inside of Mikhailov's front leg.
Mikhailov misses with a jab to the body
and Monkey counters with a nice kick to the body.
Monkey scores with a kick to the body.
Monkey throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mikhailov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monkey checks a leg kick.
Monkey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Mikhailov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
Mikhailov trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monkey pulls Mikhailov in close to prevent any damage.
Monkey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mikhailov trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom.
Mikhailov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monkey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey 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.
#R2#
Mikhailov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monkey defends it nicely.
As Mikhailov backs off Monkey throws a huge counter combo but Mikhailov manages to avoid it all.
Monkey lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Monkey moves out of range as Mikhailov strikes.
Monkey thumps Mikhailov with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey is looking to slow Mikhailov down with leg kicks. #TD#
Monkey gets caught flat footed, as Mikhailov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Monkey is pulling down on Mikhailov's head to control his posture.
Mikhailov looking to sit in guard and control but Monkey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Monkey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mikhailov controlling the position.
Mikhailov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mikhailov can't keep his opponent in guard - Monkey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mikhailov trying to hold on to Monkey's head to control him but Monkey postures up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mikhailov is trying to get back to full guard.
Monkey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mikhailov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monkey is working away from the top position though.
Monkey controlling the pace. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monkey pushes Mikhailov away with a front kick.
Mikhailov throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Mikhailov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Mikhailov lands a right hook to the body.
Monkey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4##TD#
Mikhailov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mikhailov lands in his opponent's guard.
Monkey controlling Mikhailov's posture.
Mikhailov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mikhailov trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Monkey tenderised Mikhailov's leg. Mikhailov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mikhailov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Monkey throws a head kick but Mikhailov moves out of range. #TD#
Mikhailov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Monkey was covering up waiting for the punch and Mikhailov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Monkey pulls Mikhailov in close to prevent any damage.
Monkey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Mikhailov is just content to waste time from the top position. Monkey takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mikhailov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mikhailov won't allow Monkey to sweep him here.
Mikhailov trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikhailov is fighting to break Monkey's control of his arms but Monkey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mikhailov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mikhailov's sensitive parts.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Mikhailov shoots in for a double leg but Monkey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monkey pushes Mikhailov away with a front kick.
Mikhailov is looking to wear down Monkey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Mikhailov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
Mikhailov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mikhailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Monkey throws a front kick that sends Mikhailov stumbling back into the cage.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey cracks the inside of Mikhailov's front leg.
Mikhailov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Mikhailov throws a low kick but Monkey moves out of range easily.
Monkey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alexei Mikhailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhailov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monkey is fending him off so far but Mikhailov persists. Nope, Monkey circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Monkey. Mikhailov shrugs it off though.
Mikhailov just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mikhailov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Mikhailov.
And Monkey responds with a good body kick, but Mikhailov manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Monkey.
Demon Monkey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mikhailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Monkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Monkey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
After the fight, Demon Monkey was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Angry Birds War 26
Date: May 30, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Mikhailov gets caught flat footed, as Ortz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mikhailov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
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.
Ortz passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ortz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mikhailov, who protects the arm well.
Mikhailov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ortz is looking for a kimura here.
Mikhailov is pressing down on Ortz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortz trying to move into half guard but instead Mikhailov has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Ortz keeps moving. #T1#
Mikhailov passes into half guard.
Ortz is refusing to be controlled, as Mikhailov sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mikhailov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Ortz looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ortz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ortz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mikhailov pulls his head out easily.
Mikhailov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mikhailov working the ground and pound effectively.
Mikhailov looking to control but Ortz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ortz is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Mikhailov wants to take Ortz's back but he can't do it this time.
Mikhailov looking to control but Ortz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mikhailov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ortz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ortz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mikhailov is pressing down on Ortz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ortz is holding on for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ortz trying to control but Mikhailov postures up. #SUB#
Mikhailov is working for a kimura but Ortz is defending it quite comfortably.
Ortz is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhailov prevents Ortz from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ortz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Mikhailov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ortz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mikhailov's half guard.
Ortz moves into full mount! Mikhailov won't be happy about that!
Mikhailov is working to get back to half guard.
Ortz fails to advance to Mikhailov's back.
Ortz scoring with strikes but Mikhailov is staying in there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov tries to lock up and control but Ortz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Ortz quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ortz but it's paid off an Mikhailov is forced to tap! Nice work by Ortz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stephen Ortz!

Event: Angry Birds War 18
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Mikhailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francisco.
Francisco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mikhailov just misses with a punch to the body.
Francisco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mikhailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Francisco manages to avoid it.
Francisco throws a body punch but Mikhailov moves out of range.
Francisco jabs Mikhailov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Francisco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Francisco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhailov.
Francisco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhailov. #TD#
Francisco gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Francisco is trying to work for a kimura but Mikhailov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francisco throws a strike but Mikhailov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Mikhailov controlling the position.#SUB2#
Francisco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mikhailov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Francisco has managed to get both his arms back between Mikhailov's legs - danger averted.
Mikhailov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Francisco's guard. #REVB#
Francisco is pulling down on Mikhailov's head. It's preventing any offense from Mikhailov, at least for the moment.
Mikhailov content to stall in guard here.
Mikhailov won't allow Francisco to sweep him here. #T2#
Francisco keeping full guard, as Mikhailov tries to pass.
Francisco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Francisco keeps moving.
Francisco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mikhailov's guard. #REVR#
Francisco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mikhailov keeping moving, preventing Francisco from controlling successfully.
Mikhailov looking to control. #T3#
Francisco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Francisco distracts Mikhailov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Francisco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Francisco trying to control but Mikhailov is working from the bottom.
Mikhailov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Francisco manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Mikhailov trying to control the position from guard on top but Francisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Francisco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Francisco wants to sweep here but Mikhailov controlling him for the moment.
Francisco is working hard here to advance position.
Mikhailov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhailov trying to control but Francisco is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mikhailov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mikhailov postures up in Francisco's guard and throws a big left but Francisco blocks it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kapua Francisco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Francisco sprawls well. Francisco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mikhailov gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikhailov takes a swing at Francisco's ribcage but misses.
Mikhailov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikhailov connects with a body shot that sends Francisco's belly button to the back.
Francisco leaves Mikhailov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francisco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Francisco is on top in guard. #REVR#
Francisco cracks Mikhailov with a solid left hand.#T1#
Mikhailov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Francisco manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mikhailov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Francisco's guard.
Francisco is looking for a sweep. Mikhailov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Francisco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Francisco tries to get out of the position.
Mikhailov is thwarting Francisco's attempts to control the position.
Mikhailov controlling the action here.#SUB#
Francisco actively working from the bottom here.
Mikhailov is looking to advance position but Francisco won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Mikhailov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Francisco could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mikhailov has cracked it and Francisco is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mikhailov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Mikhailov!

Event: D47 Castillo v Slice
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Mikhailov misses with a wild body shot.
Mikhailov has a takedown stuffed.
Truck looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhailov is just out of range.
Mikhailov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Truck defends it well.
Truck looks to land a combination. Mikhailov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mikhailov scores with a decent looking hook.
Mikhailov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Truck.
Truck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mikhailov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Truck is looking for a counter combo.
Truck avoids the head kick by Mikhailov.
Truck is looking to counter punch.
Truck lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhailov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mikhailov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mikhailov shoots for a takedown but Truck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bob Truck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Mikhailov.
Mikhailov slips a straight right by Truck.
Bob Truck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mikhailov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mikhailov throws a shot from downtown. Truck moves away and avoids it.
Truck lands a jab-cross combination.
Truck works Mikhailov's body with a nice hook.
Mikhailov shoots for a double leg takedown but Truck sprawls well. He's pushed Mikhailov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Truck scores with a four punch combination!
Mikhailov throws a sloppy head kick
and Truck counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Truck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mikhailov at a distance.
Mikhailov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Truck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Truck is looking to wear down Mikhailov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Truck paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Truck.
Truck scores with a leg kick.
Truck scores with a hook to the body. Mikhailov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Truck lands a body shot. #T2#
Truck lands a jab.
Mikhailov just misses with a punch to the body.
Truck throws a leg kick but Mikhailov moved away.
Truck lands a jab.#TD2#
Mikhailov dives in and scores a takedown into Truck's guard.#SUB2#
Mikhailov drops back looking for a leg! Truck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Truck manages to kick Mikhailov off! Mikhailov jumps back into Truck's guard.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Truck wants to sweep here but Mikhailov controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mikhailov trying to control but Truck is working from the bottom.
My spies in Private Training Center inform me that Mikhailov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Truck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Truck looking for a sweep. Not yet Truck, not yet.
Mikhailov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mikhailov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Truck is trying to defend but Mikhailov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Truck keeping hold of Mikhailov's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Truck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Truck is trying to get back to full guard.
Mikhailov is keen to just control but Truck is a slippery customer.
Truck moves into full guard.
Mikhailov trying to control but Truck is working from the bottom.
Mikhailov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Truck dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Truck throws out a powerful jab.
Truck just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob Truck is winning the standup battle so far.
Truck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mikhailov misses with a body shot.
Mikhailov shoots in and drives through. Truck sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Truck misses the target.
Mikhailov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Truck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Truck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Mikhailov shoots in and gets a takedown into Truck's guard.
Truck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhailov can do to turn this around?
Mikhailov forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Mikhailov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Truck defends it well.
Mikhailov tries to pass to full mount but Truck defends it.
Mikhailov controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Mikhailov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Truck tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mikhailov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Mikhailov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2017

#R1##TD#
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Numagodov keeping full guard, as Mikhailov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Numagodov is looking for a triangle but Mikhailov pushes his legs off easily.
Numagodov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mikhailov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mikhailov trying to control the position from guard on top but Numagodov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikhailov preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov won't allow Numagodov to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mikhailov stands and throws Numagodov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mikhailov trying to control the action but Numagodov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Numagodov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mikhailov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Mikhailov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Numagodov, who protects the arm well.
Numagodov is looking to reverse the position.
Mikhailov working away.#SUB#
Mikhailov is trying to get an arm triangle but Numagodov is defending well. #SUB#
Mikhailov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Numagodov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Mikhailov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Numagodov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Numagodov pushes Mikhailov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mikhailov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Numagodov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Numagodov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mikhailov.
Mikhailov is looking to take a break and control but Numagodov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Numagodov is looking to regain half guard here but Mikhailov keeps moving and retains side control.
Mikhailov trying to control the position but Numagodov is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Numagodov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
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.
Numagodov holding on.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Numagodov misses.
Mikhailov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Numagodov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Numagodov stuffs the takedown.
Numagodov tries to clinch there but Mikhailov circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Numagodov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Numagodov is pushing Mikhailov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Numagodov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mikhailov tries to pull guard but Numagodov holds him up against the cage and eventually Mikhailov drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Mikhailov dominated that round.
That's time! Mikhailov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Numagodov misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mikhailov jabs at Numagodov's body.#TD2#
Numagodov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Numagodov lands in his opponent's guard.
Numagodov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov has a closed guard, preventing Numagodov from standing up. #T1#
Mikhailov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Numagodov is stalling in the full guard.
Mikhailov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mikhailov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mikhailov wants to pass the guard but Numagodov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Numagodov has his foot on Mikhailov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mikhailov works his way back into a safe position though.
Mikhailov trying to control but Numagodov is working from the bottom.
Numagodov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mikhailov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Numagodov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Numagodov looking for subs off his back but Mikhailov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Numagodov is trying to get back to full guard.
Mikhailov is pressing down on Numagodov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Numagodov is holding on for now.
Mikhailov trying to control from half guard but Numagodov is working away. #T3#
Numagodov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mikhailov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Numagodov tries to hold on but Mikhailov pushes him away.
Alexei Mikhailov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Numagodov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Mikhailov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Numagodov wants to control his opponent's hands but Mikhailov gets his hands free.
Mikhailov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Numagodov hold on?! #SUB#
Mikhailov is working for a rear naked choke. Numagodov is not defending it well and Mikhailov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Numagodov refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Numagodov's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexei Mikhailov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Mikhailov takes the fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mikhailov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Mikhailov has Adamian pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mikhailov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Adamian tumbling to the mat - Mikhailov dives into Adamian's guard.
Mikhailov controlling from the top position.
Mikhailov pushing down on Adamian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mikhailov controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Adamian!
Mikhailov forces the positional change into back control. #T1##SUB2#
Mikhailov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Adamian is defending well but eventually Mikhailov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Adamian has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexei Mikhailov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2017

#R1#
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. #TD2#
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. #SUB2#
Mikhailov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#SUB#
The Burninator looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
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.#T3##SUB#
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. #REF3#
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 #CL#
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. #T4#
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.
#R2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#TD2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T3#
Mikhailov looking to control but The Burninator is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mikhailov controlling from the full mount. #T4#
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. #SUB2#
Mikhailov looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
The Burninator defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mikhailov's arms. #SUB2#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #TD2#
Mikhailov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
The Burninator bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL#
The Burninator takes the fight into the clinch.
Trogdor The Burninator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #TD2#
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!

Event: QFC Tournament 707 Round 4
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Mikhailov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Milk moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhailov.
Milk misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Mikhailov is trying to trip Milk. He has hold of a leg but Milk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mikhailov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mikhailov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Milk keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Mikhailov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mikhailov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov wants to pass the guard but Milk is keeping the position.
Mikhailov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Milk keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Milk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Milk pushes Mikhailov up against the cage in a clinch.
Milk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Milk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Milk.
Milk scores with a shoulder strike.
Milk misses with the head strike.
Milk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhailov's elbow.
Milk lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Milk throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Mikhailov manages to pull guard.
Milk trying to control but Mikhailov is working from the bottom.
Mikhailov is trying to keep Milk in close.
Milk trying to control but Mikhailov is working from the bottom.
Mikhailov pulls Milk in to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Milk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mikhailov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mikhailov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Milk keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Milk looking to control. #SUB2#
Mikhailov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Milk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mikhailov has managed to get both his arms back between Milk's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mikhailov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Milk to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mikhailov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Milk pulls down on the head and he's put Mikhailov to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Spilt Milk!

Event: QFC Tournament 707 Round 3
Date: Jan 03, 2017

#R1##TD#
Mikhailov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mikhailov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Eye wants to improve his position but Mikhailov is controlling well. #SUB#
Mikhailov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Mikhailov seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Eye is controlling an arm, preventing Mikhailov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T1#
Mikhailov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Eye has left one of his arms exposed and Mikhailov doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Eye screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexei Mikhailov!

Event: QFC Tournament 707 Round 2
Date: Jan 02, 2017

#R1#
Mikhailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hendrix manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Hendrix's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mikhailov misses with an uppercut. Hendrix saw that one coming.
Hendrix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mikhailov with a body shot.
Mikhailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hendrix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No joy there for Hendrix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hendrix throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hendrix.
Mikhailov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hendrix stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikhailov. Mikhailov gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikhailov defending well as Hendrix loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Hendrix gets caught napping as Mikhailov dives in and scores a takedown. Hendrix manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hendrix looking for a guillotine here but Mikhailov defends easily.
Hendrix trying to keep a closed guard but Mikhailov is proving a slippery customer. #T1##SUB2#
Mikhailov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hendrix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mikhailov has managed to get both his arms back between Hendrix's legs - danger averted.
Hendrix controls Mikhailov momentarily but Mikhailov frees himself.
Mikhailov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mikhailov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Hendrix keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hendrix can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mikhailov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hendrix looking to control.
Mikhailov content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Hendrix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mikhailov is aware though and is defending well.
Mikhailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendrix is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mikhailov connects with a couple of short punches.
Mikhailov stands and throws Hendrix's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hendrix is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hendrix is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mikhailov's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Mikhailov! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hendrix has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexei Mikhailov!

Event: QFC Tournament 707 Round 1
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Mikhailov takes the fight into the clinch.
Pavlovsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhailov.
Mikhailov blocks an uppercut.
Pavlovsky misses with the head strike.
Pavlovsky working aggressively here.
Pavlovsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhailov.
Pavlovsky throws a head punch that misses.
Mikhailov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pavlovsky.
Mikhailov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pavlovsky really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mikhailov has Pavlovsky pressed against the cage.
Pavlovsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Mikhailov backwards.
Mikhailov has a couple of punches blocked by Pavlovsky.
Mikhailov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Mikhailov fails to land.
Pavlovsky throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Mikhailov.
Pavlovsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pavlovsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhailov.
Pavlovsky has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhailov. #T1#
Mikhailov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pavlovsky prevents a body shot from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov lands a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Cornelius Pavlovsky has been cut.
Pavlovsky lands a right hand.
Pavlovsky prevents a body shot from Mikhailov.
A short left from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pavlovsky controls his hands.
Pavlovsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mikhailov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikhailov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavlovsky.
Pavlovsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mikhailov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavlovsky.
Pavlovsky lands with a left to the head. #KD2#
Mikhailov drops Pavlovsky with a big right hand! Mikhailov charges in looking to finish - Pavlovsky manages to keep Mikhailov in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat. #ROC2#
Pavlovsky is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhailov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oh Pavlovsky is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Mikhailov stands up and waves to Pavlovsky to follow him. #CL2#
Pavlovsky gets tackled into the cage by Mikhailov. Mikhailov maintains the clinch. #T2#
Mikhailov misses with some punches.
Pavlovsky seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Pavlovsky fails to land.
Mikhailov misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhailov tries to throw a body punch but Pavlovsky avoids it by throwing Mikhailov back against the cage.
Mikhailov misses with a punch on the inside.
Pavlovsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikhailovs head.
Mikhailov can't find room to land a body shot as Pavlovsky controls the action.
Pavlovsky tries a body shot but Mikhailov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pavlovsky.
Mikhailov cracks Pavlovsky with a nice body shot.
Mikhailov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikhailov misses with the head strike.
Mikhailov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mikhailov lands with a light punch inside.
Mikhailov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pavlovsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mikhailov throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhailov.
Mikhailov scores with a shot to the side of Pavlovsky's head. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pavlovsky.
Pavlovsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pavlovsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Pavlovsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhailov.
Mikhailov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pavlovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhailov throws a head punch that misses.
Mikhailov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikhailov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Pavlovsky.
Mikhailov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mikhailov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pavlovsky controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Mikhailov fails to land.
Pavlovsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Mikhailov backwards.
Pavlovsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pavlovsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhailov.
Mikhailov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pavlovsky working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Pavlovsky fails to land.
Mikhailov working aggressively here. #T4#
Pavlovsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pavlovsky throws a head punch that misses.
Pavlovsky blocks an uppercut.
Mikhailov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Mikhailov.
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 drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pavlovsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pavlovsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Mikhailov fails to land.
Mikhailov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pavlovsky.
Mikhailov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pavlovsky lands a shoulder strike.
Pavlovsky misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mikhailov.
Pavlovsky misses with some punches.
Mikhailov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Mikhailov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cornelius Pavlovsky's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##KD2#
Mikhailov lands a big right hand that sends Pavlovsky crashing to the mat! Mikhailov stays standing though and waves Pavlovsky back to his feet!#CL2#
Pavlovsky tries to keep at a distance but Mikhailov has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pavlovsky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhailov.
Pavlovsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pavlovsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhailov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhailov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhailov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pavlovsky lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Pavlovsky is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mikhailov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pavlovsky to the mat. Pavlovsky regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mikhailov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mikhailov is standing up over Pavlovsky. Pavlovsky looks to escape but Mikhailov dives into side control. #T1#
Mikhailov is staying tight to Pavlovsky's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mikhailov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
More stalling from Mikhailov.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mikhailov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mikhailov.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexei Mikhailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhailov ducks right into an uppercut from Pavlovsky. #T3#
Pavlovsky tests Mikhailov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Mikhailov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mikhailov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pavlovsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pavlovsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexei Mikhailov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mikhailov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pavlovsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mikhailov backwards.
Pavlovsky blocks an uppercut.
Mikhailov misses with some punches.
Mikhailov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavlovsky.
Mikhailov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pavlovsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mikhailov misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Mikhailov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavlovsky.
Pavlovsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mikhailov.
Mikhailov blocks an uppercut.
Mikhailov blocking some punches.
Mikhailov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pavlovsky working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pavlovsky.
Mikhailov misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Mikhailov manages to pull guard.
Mikhailov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlovsky's guard. #REVB#
Mikhailov slips nicely into half guard.
Mikhailov 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.

Alexei Mikhailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cornelius Pavlovsky's cut.
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!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhailov.
Mikhailov blocks a body shot from Pavlovsky. #BC2#
Mikhailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikhailov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pavlovsky counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Mikhailov moves into the clinch.
Mikhailov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhailov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mikhailov.
Mikhailov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pavlovsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pavlovsky.
Mikhailov is leaning against Pavlovsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pavlovsky.
A short right from Mikhailov. #T1#
Pavlovsky blocking some punches.
Mikhailov misses with a punch on the inside.
Pavlovsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pavlovsky. #BC2#
Mikhailov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pavlovsky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Mikhailov clinches up against the cage.
Mikhailov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pavlovsky blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhailov.
Mikhailov misses with some punches.
Mikhailov prevents a body shot from Pavlovsky.
Mikhailov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pavlovsky controls his hands.
Mikhailov scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikhailov throws a head punch that misses.
Mikhailov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mikhailov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pavlovsky's elbow. #T2#
Pavlovsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhailov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pavlovsky blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhailov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pavlovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavlovsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Mikhailov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pavlovsky controls his hands.
Pavlovsky working aggressively here.
A short left from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavlovsky.
Mikhailov tries a body shot but Pavlovsky blocks it.
Pavlovsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhailov lands a right hand.
Mikhailov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mikhailov dips a shoulder and cracks Pavlovsky with a mighty uppercut! Pavlovsky falls back against the cage and Mikhailov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pavlovsky is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mikhailov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Mikhailov!

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