PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hristo Mihailov (ranked 1340 p4p, 2423 weight class) and Thom Tharrier (ranked 158 p4p, 259 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mihailov
vs
Tharrier

193 cm
31
265
12 - 9 - 0

170 cm
25
270
12 - 20 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

MKFC
Altitude Clothing

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hristo Mihailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thom Tharrier!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tharrier lands the left hand.
Mihailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Mihailov is out of range.
Mihailov checks a leg kick.
Tharrier lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Hristo Mihailov has been cut.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Tharrier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mihailov throws a leg kick but Tharrier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mihailov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tharrier lands a jab to Mihailov's midsection.
Mihailov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tharrier.
Mihailov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tharrier throws a leg kick
and Mihailov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tharrier connects with a right hand. Mihailov shakes it off.
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mihailov connects with the punch.
Tharrier cracks Mihailov with a good jab.
Mihailov slips a straight right by Tharrier.
Tharrier scores with a nice head shot.
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihailov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tharrier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mihailov slips under a jab.
Mihailov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tharrier throws a body punch but Mihailov moves out of range.
Tharrier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mihailov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Mihailov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tharrier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tharrier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tharrier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tharrier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tharrier throws a looping overhand right but Mihailov ducks down to avoid it.
Mihailov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheers as Mihailov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tharrier doesn't seem phased though.
Mihailov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mihailov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mihailov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donk. Mihailov catches Tharrier right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihailov throws a series of punches but Tharrier moves out of range.
Mihailov tries to bum rush Tharrier with a series of wild strikes but Tharrier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mihailov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tharrier.
Tharrier ducks under a wild hook from Mihailov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier throws a low kick, looking for Mihailov's leg but Mihailov calmly moves out of range.
Mihailov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mihailov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Mihailov drops Tharrier with a right and a left! Mihailov comes rushing in but Tharrier regains his composure and manages to keep Mihailov in guard.

Tharrier kicks Mihailov off and gets to his feet.
Tharrier staying out of range there.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Mihailov knocks Tharrier out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hristo Mihailov!
A very excited looking Hristo Mihailov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.