PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Mikhailov (ranked 3603 p4p, 3832 weight class) and Android Sixteen (ranked 436 p4p, 452 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mikhailov
vs
Sixteen

175 cm
25
178
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
177
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Mikhailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixteen 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.
Sixteen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mikhailov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mikhailov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sixteen manages to circle out of the way.
Sixteen 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.
Sixteen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sixteen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sixteen swings widly with a right hand
and Mikhailov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sixteen misses with a head kick.
Mikhailov avoids the head kick by Sixteen.
Sixteen is looking to score with low kicks.
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov scores with a hook.
Mikhailov missing with a left hand there. Sixteen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sixteen lands with a kick to the temple. Mikhailov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Andrei Mikhailov has been cut.
Sixteen throws a sloppy head kick

and Mikhailov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov 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 trying to mount his opponent but Sixteen defends it.
Mikhailov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mikhailov is thwarting Sixteen's attempts to control the position.
Sixteen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov distracts Sixteen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mikhailov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mikhailov landing some decent shots from guard.
Mikhailov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mikhailov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sixteen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mikhailov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mikhailov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mikhailov landing with the ground and pound.

Sixteen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mikhailov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mikhailov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sixteen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mikhailov scoring with punches to the head and body.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sixteen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mikhailov defends well.
Sixteen trying to control the position.
Sixteen has momentary wrist control but Mikhailov slips an elbow through the middle.
Mikhailov scoring with some ground and pound.
Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Mikhailov is working Sixteen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Sixteen wants to stand but Mikhailov is controlling the position.
Sixteen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sixteen is still trying to improve position.
Mikhailov working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhailov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mikhailov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mikhailov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Mikhailov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Mikhailov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sixteen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Mikhailov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mikhailov winds up and cracks Sixteen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sixteen gets full guard.
Mikhailov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Sixteen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sixteen on the ground.
Sixteen trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sixteen pushes Mikhailov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Android Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixteen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikhailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sixteen can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sixteen throws a leg kick

and Mikhailov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sixteen's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sixteen's head.
Mikhailov won't allow Sixteen to sweep him here.
Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Mikhailov is really struggling to control Sixteen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mikhailov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andrei Mikhailov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikhailov stands up over Sixteen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sixteen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikhailov manages to get himself to full guard.

Sixteen preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mikhailov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mikhailov tries to get out of the position.
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.

Mikhailov throws a strike but Sixteen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mikhailov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mikhailov landing with the ground and pound.
Mikhailov lands a couple of digs.
Mikhailov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sixteen's head.
Mikhailov advances to half guard.

Sixteen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sixteen wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov winds up and cracks Sixteen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mikhailov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sixteen for as long as he can get away with.

Sixteen has one foot on Mikhailov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sixteen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mikhailov. That did some damage!
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sixteen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sixteen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikhailov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sixteen with the inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sixteen.
Android Sixteen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sixteen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikhailov tries to counter with a takedown but Sixteen is quick to defend against it.
Sixteen throws a leg kick

and Mikhailov counters with a single leg into guard. Sixteen didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhailov throwing strikes but missing.
Sixteen wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mikhailov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mikhailov trying to control but Sixteen is working from the bottom.
Mikhailov connects with a couple of short punches.
Sixteen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mikhailov connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andrei Mikhailov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Mikhailov's cut.
That's time! Mikhailov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Mikhailov defending well as Sixteen loads up on a big left hand.
Sixteen throws a leg kick

and Mikhailov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mikhailov slips a nice elbow through Sixteen's hands, connecting with Sixteen's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhailov is nestled in close to Sixteen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sixteen is looking for a sweep. Mikhailov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mikhailov drops an elbow to the side of Sixteen's head.
Mikhailov is thwarting Sixteen's attempts to control the position.
Mikhailov is nestled in close to Sixteen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov content to control rather than advance.
Sixteen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mikhailov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mikhailov lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mikhailov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mikhailov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mikhailov controlling the action here.
Mikhailov working the head and body with strikes.
Mikhailov tries to pass to full mount but Sixteen defends it.
Sixteen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mikhailov lands with a punch from half guard.
Mikhailov working over Sixteen with some ground and pound. Sixteen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sixteen trying to hold on to Mikhailov's head to control him but Mikhailov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov winds up and cracks Sixteen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sixteen has hold of Mikhailov's hands but Mikhailov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mikhailov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sixteen wants to get back to full guard.
Mikhailov drops an elbow to the side of Sixteen's head.
Sixteen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov slips a nice elbow through Sixteen's hands, connecting with Sixteen's forehead.
Mikhailov working the head and body with strikes.
Sixteen manages to get to full guard.
Mikhailov scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mikhailov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mikhailov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mikhailov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mikhailov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mikhailov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mikhailov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mikhailov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sixteen keeping full guard, as Mikhailov tries to pass.
Mikhailov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mikhailov lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mikhailov keeping moving, preventing Sixteen from controlling successfully.
Sixteen won't allow Mikhailov to sweep him here.
Sixteen passes Mikhailov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mikhailov tries to get to full guard but Sixteen has control of the leg.
Android Sixteen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Mikhailov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mikhailov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28

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