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Event:
WeInSyd 37
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Fortune misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fortune dips to his left and cracks Mikson with an uppercut!
Fortune connects with a nice cross there... Mikson is looking wobbly and Fortune recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Mikson to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Fortune jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Richie Fortune!
Richie Fortune thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SyFi 114
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Mikson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mikson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Durant avoids it really well and circles away.
Durant cracks a nice hook into Mikson's ribs.
Mikson shoots in and drives through. Durant sprawls well.
Durant lands a nice shot that snaps Mikson's head back.
Mikson fails with the takedown
and Durant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Mikson is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durant closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mikson out cold! Mikson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Durant!
A victorious Kevin Durant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SyFi 105
Date: Sep 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ponce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mikson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ponce avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mikson 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.#BC#
Ponce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikson goes for a double leg but Ponce avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ponce continues to drive forward.
Ponce seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jean Ponce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mikson.
Ponce shoots in and drives through. Mikson sprawls well.
Mikson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ponce defends it nicely.
Ponce throws a good cross that connects.
Ponce works Mikson's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponce tries for a takedown but Mikson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ponce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ponce tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mikson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ponce, which made it look bad. #T1#
Ponce doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Mikson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Ponce scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mikson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ponce is fending him off so far but Mikson persists. Nope, Ponce circles away and we're back to standing.
Jean Ponce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponce throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mikson.
Ponce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mikson as he avoids it easily.
And Mikson tries to counter it with a takedown but Ponce pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ponce throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Mikson counters with a single leg into guard. Ponce didn't expect that.
Ponce is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mikson wants to pass the guard but Ponce is keeping the position.
Ponce can't keep his opponent in guard - Mikson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Mikson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Mikson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ponce is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Mikson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ponce has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mikson is trying to control. Ponce wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Mikson is trying to work for a kimura but Ponce is defending well.
Ponce is trying to stand back up but Mikson is controlling him
#T3##SUB2#
Mikson is working for a submission of some sort.
Mikson not doing much here.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mikson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Mikson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ponce defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mikson wants to pass to mount but Ponce is defending the position. #SUB2#
Mikson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ponce is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ponce looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Mikson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ponce defend it? Mikson steps over the head and cranks it - Ponce is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mikson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Mikson!
A victorious Mike Mikson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
WeInSyd 27
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tots shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mikson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikson is trying to escape the position but Tots is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Mikson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mikson sneaks back into half guard.
Mikson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tots scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tots prevents Mikson from improving his position.
Tots throwing shots but Mikson is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tots looking for a submission but Mikson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tots accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tots's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1##SUB2#
Mikson is looking for a triangle but Tots pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Mikson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tots throws a big elbow that misses.
Tots trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tots has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mikson working for submissions but it's allowed Tots to get to half guard.
Mikson trying to control from the bottom.
Tots thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mikson's head. #T2##SUB#
Tots is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Tots is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mikson defends it well.
Mikson is controlling Tots's trapped leg to prevent Tots from advancing to side control.
Mikson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tots is working away from the top position though.
Tots wants to pass the guard but Mikson is defending well.
Mikson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Mikson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tots defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Mikson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tots trying to control but Mikson is working from the bottom.
Tots throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Mikson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tots frees his head nicely. Oh but Mikson has switched to an armbar! Tots is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mike Mikson!
An out of breath Mike Mikson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SyFi 85
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck for Mikson with that takedown attempt.
Mikson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camara.
Camara slaps away a takedown attempt from Mikson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Camara has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mikson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Mikson shoots in and gets a takedown into Camara's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Mikson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Camara is looking to stand up but Mikson isn't so interested in that idea.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Mikson from controlling successfully.
Mikson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Mikson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Camara dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Mikson has a closed guard, preventing Camara from standing up. #SUB#
Mikson is looking for a triangle but Camara pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Camara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Mikson working for a triangle but Camara defends it easily.
Mikson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Mikson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mikson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Camara is now in half guard. #SUB#
Mikson looking for submissions off his back.
Mikson is doing well to control the position and prevent Camara from advancing to side control.
Camara prevents Mikson from improving his position.#T4#
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.
Camara wants to stand up but Mikson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mikson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mikson.#SUB#
Mikson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikson is trying to keep Camara in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Mikson will probably get the nod.
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#
Mikson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Camara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Camara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mikson is trying to drag Camara to the mat but Camara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Camara.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Camara prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mikson. 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.
Camara prevents a takedown attempt there.
Camara lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Mikson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Camara uses from the top position. #SU2#
Camara stands up from Mikson's guard - Camara perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Camara lands a brutal head kick. Mikson looks out on his feet and Camara throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Damatang Camara!
An out of breath Damatang Camara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
WeInSyd 20
Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Mikson fails with a takedown attempt.
Farsight lands a jab.
Farsight throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Mikson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Farsight was covering up waiting for the punch and Mikson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mikson wants to control from the top but Farsight keeps moving.
Mikson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikson looking to pass the guard.
Mikson won't allow Farsight to sweep him here. #T1#
Farsight working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Cobra Kai inform me that Mikson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Mikson drops back looking for a leg! Farsight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farsight manages to kick Mikson off! Mikson jumps back into Farsight's guard.
Mikson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Farsight is trying to control the position but Mikson postures up.
Farsight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikson on the ground.
Farsight looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mikson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mikson wants to free his trapped foot but Farsight is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mikson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Mikson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Mikson is trying to work for a kimura but Farsight is defending well.
Mikson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mikson wants to control but Farsight is keeping him busy. #T3#
Farsight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mikson is looking to take a break and control but Farsight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mikson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farsight is just riding it out for now. Mikson eventually gives up the hold.
Farsight wants to get back to full guard but Mikson has passed into side control.#SUB2#
Mikson is trying to get an arm triangle but Farsight is defending well.
Farsight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Farsight tries to get out of the position.#T4##SUB2#
Mikson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mikson tries for a kimura but Farsight is defending well. #SUB2#
Mikson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Farsight, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Mikson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Farsight is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mikson yanks on the arm and Farsight is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mikson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Mikson!
Mike Mikson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SyFi 63
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Cooley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cooley connects with a right hand. Mikson shakes it off.
Mikson shoots and misses
and Cooley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mikson is defended easily by Cooley.
We've been hearing reports that Mikson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cooley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mikson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cooley avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cooley.
#T1#
Mikson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Cooley to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cooley defends it nicely.
Mikson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cooley counters with a huge left! Mikson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cooley isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mikson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cooley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Cooley!
After winning the bout, Isaiah Cooley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SyFi 52
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Wagner stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikson. Mikson gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Mikson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wagner's guard.
Mikson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wagner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Wagner working for a triangle but Mikson defends it easily.
Mikson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikson is one step ahead there.
Mikson is fighting to break Wagner's control of his arms but Wagner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mikson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Wagner is looking for a triangle but Mikson pushes his legs off easily.
Mikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wagner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mikson defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagner is keeping the position for now.
Mikson is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB2#
Wagner looking for a guillotine here but Mikson defends easily.
Mikson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagner is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mikson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wagner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wagner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wagner! #REVB##SUB2#
Wagner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Wagner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Wagner throws a strike aimed at the side of Mikson's head but Mikson avoids it well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wagner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mikson is trying to improve his position.
Mikson struggling a bit here.
Wagner trying to control the position but Mikson is working away. #SUB2#
Wagner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mikson, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Wagner is trying to get an arm triangle but Mikson is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wagner working away.
Mikson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at GnP, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mikson tries to buck Wagner off but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mikson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mikson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wagner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Mikson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Wagner is trying to get an arm triangle but Mikson is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikson is trying to control Wagner's posture but Wagner avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Wagner 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##TD2#
Wagner gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mikson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Wagner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mikson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mikson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wagner's best efforts.
Wagner stalling.
Mikson wants to improve his position but Wagner is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikson trying to control here.
Mikson wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Mikson is refusing to be controlled, as Wagner sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Wagner is working for a kimura but Mikson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mikson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mikson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Wagner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wagner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Wagner wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wagner slips a nice elbow through Mikson's hands, connecting with Mikson's forehead.
Wagner stalling away here and it's allowed Mikson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Mikson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wagner is aware though and is defending well.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikson keeping full guard, as Wagner tries to pass.
Wagner 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.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Mikson keeps moving. #T3#
Wagner won't allow Mikson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Mikson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wagner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wagner passes Mikson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kurt Wagner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mikson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wagner controlling the action here.
Wagner is keen to just control but Mikson is a slippery customer.
Mikson tries to get to full guard but Wagner has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wagner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Wagner there. #SUB2#
Wagner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mikson is just riding it out for now. Wagner eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mikson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wagner maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mikson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wagner has cracked it and Mikson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wagner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Wagner!
Kurt Wagner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SyFi 43
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Rollins rushes Mikson and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Rollins lands a takedown into guard.
#SU#
Rollins stands and steps away. Mikson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mikson shoots for a takedown but Rollins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rollins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Rollins looking to score a takedown here. Mikson is defending well but Rollins drives through and ends up in Mikson's guard.
Rollins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mikson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mikson is trying to keep Rollins in close.
Rollins wants to control from the top but Mikson keeps moving.
Rollins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikson on the ground.
Rollins distracts Mikson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Rollins trying to control but Mikson is working from the bottom.
Rollins with a nice head shot there.
Rollins is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Nuclear Physiques that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mikson keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rollins is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mikson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rollins is looking to defend but Mikson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rollins! Mikson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rollins taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Mikson!
Mike Mikson opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
WCI 12 - Johnston - Wolf
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
That kick from Puhkuri tenderised Mikson's leg. Mikson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Puhkuri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mikson.
Puhkuri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mikson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A good leg kick by Puhkuri.
Puhkuri thumps Mikson with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mikson.
Puhkuri steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mikson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mikson scores with a takedown into Puhkuri's guard.
Mikson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puhkuri is keeping the position for now.
Mikson trying to control but Puhkuri is working from the bottom.
Puhkuri looking to control.
#T1#
Mikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Puhkuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Puhkuri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Puhkuri trying to control the position here.
Mikson tries to free his leg and advance position but Puhkuri is retaining full guard.
Puhkuri seems keen to control Mikson's posture.
Mikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Puhkuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mikson.
Puhkuri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mikson eats them both and turns towards Puhkuri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Puhkuri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mikson.#TD#
Mikson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Puhkuri to the mat! Puhkuri manages to get full guard.
Mikson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Puhkuri wants to sweep here but Mikson controlling him for the moment.
Mikson wants to pass the guard but Puhkuri is keeping the position.
Mikson advances to half guard.
Mikson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Puhkuri 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.#T3#
Mikson passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Mikson working for a guillotine from mount but Puhkuri is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Mikson looking to secure an arm triangle but Puhkuri defends it well.
Puhkuri is looking to get to half guard.
Puhkuri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Puhkuri is in all sorts of trouble here.
Puhkuri tries to hold on but Mikson postures up.#T4#
Mikson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Mikson is working for a guillotine from mount but Puhkuri frees his head quite easily.
Mikson trying to control but Puhkuri is having none of it.
Puhkuri tries to hold on but Mikson pushes him away.
Puhkuri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mikson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mikson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Puhkuri has worked his arm free - good work by Puhkuri!
#SUB#
Mikson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mikson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Niko Puhkuri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Whack! Puhkuri lands a heavy head kick that drops Mikson. The ref tackles Puhkuri to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mikson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Niko Puhkuri!
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Event:
WCI 10
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mikson.
Wood tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wood trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mikson has the hooks in. Wood is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wood is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mikson is looking to control Wood but Wood is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Mikson is looking for the choke from the back position but Wood is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Mikson working for a choke but Wood is defending well.
Wood wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Mikson'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.#T1##SUB#
Mikson tightening his grip on Wood, looking for the choke.
Mikson controlling the position well here. Wood rolled but Mikson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wood tries to escape but Mikson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Mikson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Mikson is cranking Wood's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Wood! He's tightened the choke and Wood is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Mikson!
Mike Mikson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
WCI 5
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Mikson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hard Hands manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mikson looking to pass the guard.
My spies in GnP inform me that Mikson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mikson wants to control from the top but Hard Hands keeps moving.
Mikson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hard Hands looking for a sweep. Not yet Hard Hands, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hard Hands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hard Hands working a defensive guard here.
Hard Hands is really struggling to control Mikson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mikson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hard Hands counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Mikson feints and as Hard Hands raises his hands in defense, Mikson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hard Hands is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mikson dives into side control.
#REVR#
Hard Hands is trying to control Mikson's posture but Mikson avoids it. #T2#
Mikson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hard Hands keeps working.
Mikson wants to take a breather but Hard Hands manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mikson.
Mikson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hard Hands is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hard Hands working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mikson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mikson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Mikson wants to pass the guard but Hard Hands is keeping the position.
Mikson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hard Hands is trying to keep Mikson in close.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mikson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hard Hands is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hard Hands has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hard Hands looking to sit in guard and control but Mikson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikson wants to pass the guard but Hard Hands is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mikson 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#
Hard Hands throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mikson counters with a single leg into guard. Hard Hands didn't expect that.
Mikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mikson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hard Hands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hard Hands trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mikson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hard Hands is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mikson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hard Hands manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mikson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mikson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hard Hands lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Hard Hands. Beautiful body shot.
Hard Hands shoots in for a double leg but Mikson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mikson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hard Hands's waist but Hard Hands gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mikson off to one side.
Jack Hard Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mikson.#T2##TD#
Hard Hands scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mikson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hard Hands trying to control but Mikson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mikson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hard Hands defends well.
Hard Hands looking to sit in guard and control but Mikson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Mikson looking to pass the guard.
Hard Hands keeping moving, preventing Mikson from controlling successfully.
Mikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hard Hands is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mike Mikson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hard Hands can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mikson controls the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hard Hands working a defensive guard here.
Mikson advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Mikson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hard Hands rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mikson's guard! Nice work there by Hard Hands!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mikson keeping moving, preventing Hard Hands from controlling successfully.
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 Jack Hard Hands will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mikson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hard Hands is fending him off so far but Mikson persists. Nope, Hard Hands circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Mikson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hard Hands pushes Mikson off but Mikson dives into side control.
Hard Hands wants to control but Mikson postures up.
You can see the frustration on Hard Hands's face as Mikson controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard Hands tries to buck Mikson off but Mikson is having none of it.
Hard Hands is not content to let Mikson control the position. #SUB2#
Mikson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mikson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Mikson tries to advance to mount but Hard Hands denies him.
Hard Hands is looking for a sweep.
Hard Hands struggling a bit here.
Mikson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hard Hands is trying to control Mikson's posture but Mikson avoids it.
Mikson trying to control the position but Hard Hands is working away.
Mikson just content to control the position.
Mikson looking to control but instead Hard Hands has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mikson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hard Hands! #T3#
Mikson wants to control the pace but Hard Hands is squirming around nicely.
Hard Hands wants to hold on but Mikson pushes him away.
Mikson works his way to his opponent's back.
Mikson avoiding Hard Hands 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be Hard Hands right now.
Jack Hard Hands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mikson has the hooks in. Hard Hands is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Mikson is looking for the choke from the back position but Hard Hands is controlling his hands well.
Hard Hands wants to escape the position.
Mikson has good solid back control here.
Mikson is not going to allow Hard Hands to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Mikson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mikson 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 for Mike Mikson!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Mike Mikson!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Mike Mikson!
Mike Mikson wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Tom.#TD#
Tom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Mikson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Mikson drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Tom kicks Mikson off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tom dives in for a single leg takedown but Mikson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Mikson gets tackled into the cage by Tom. Tom maintains the clinch.
Tom is trying to drag Mikson to the mat but Mikson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Tom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Mikson drives through with a takedown into Tom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mikson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Mikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikson trying to move into half guard but instead Tom has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Tom trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikson is looking to stand up but Tom isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Tom is sitting in close to Mikson's body. Mikson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tom is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tom is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mikson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Mikson!
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