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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Volcano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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295 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Mikhailov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr Volcano!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Volcano quickly recovers to half guard.
Volcano is concentrating on defense, preventing Mikhailov from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volcano tries to get to full guard but Mikhailov has control of the leg.
Mikhailov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Volcano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Volcano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mikhailov is keen to just control but Volcano is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mikhailov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Volcano is just riding it out for now. Mikhailov eventually gives up the hold.
Mikhailov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mikhailov is looking for a kimura but Volcano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mikhailov to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov controlling the action here.
Mikhailov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Volcano wants to get back to full guard.
Mikhailov wants to take a breather but Volcano is having none of it.
Volcano tries to get to full guard but Mikhailov has control of the leg.
Mikhailov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Volcano is not content to let Mikhailov control the position.
Mikhailov is working for a kimura but Volcano is defending it quite comfortably.
Mikhailov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Volcano sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volcano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mikhailov pulls his head out easily.
Volcano is trying to control but can't.
Volcano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volcano is trying to control but can't.
Volcano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Volcano 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.
Mikhailov sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Volcano is retaining full guard.
Volcano trying to control the position.
Mikhailov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volcano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mr Volcano.
Volcano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mikhailov but Mikhailov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volcano but Volcano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Volcano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mikhailov pinned against the cage. Mikhailov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Volcano or perhaps it was just good defense by Mikhailov which made him look bad.
Mikhail Mikhailov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Volcano.
Volcano looks gassed!
Volcano tries to clinch there but Mikhailov circles away.
Volcano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mikhailov forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov trying to control the action but Volcano is working from the bottom.
Mikhailov works his way into side control.
Volcano 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.
Mikhailov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Volcano, who protects the arm well.
Mikhailov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mikhailov is looking to take a break and control but Volcano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Mikhailov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mikhailov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Volcano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mikhailov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volcano trying to control the position.
Mr Volcano has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Volcano moves in looking to clinch but Mikhailov pushes him off.
Mikhailov scores with a takedown into Volcano's guard.
Mikhailov passes Volcano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mikhailov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov trying to pass the guard but Volcano defending well.
Volcano is trying to get back to full guard.
Volcano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Volcano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mikhailov trying to control but Volcano is working from the bottom.
Volcano wants to stand and escape but Mikhailov is having none of it.
Volcano is breathing heavily.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Volcano keeps moving.
Volcano can't keep his opponent in guard - Mikhailov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mikhailov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Volcano wants to hold on but Mikhailov pushes him away.
Volcano is trying desperately to improve position.
Mikhailov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Volcano regains half guard.
Mikhailov is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volcano is staying active underneath Mikhailov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Volcano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mikhailov is working away from the top position though.
Mikhailov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volcano defends it well.
Volcano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Volcano is trying to get back to full guard.
Mikhailov is trying to work for a kimura but Volcano is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Volcano tries to roll over but Mikhailov keeps him under control.
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.
Volcano looking for submissions off his back.
Volcano is looking to control Mikhailov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volcano avoid being mounted?
Mikhailov stalling away here and it's allowed Volcano to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Mikhailov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mikhailov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volcano throws a nice looking combination but Mikhailov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mikhailov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Volcano is trying to defend but Mikhailov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Volcano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mikhailov is thwarting Volcano's attempts to control the position.
Mikhailov slows the pace down in half guard.
Mikhailov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volcano defends it well.
Mikhailov trying to pass the guard but Volcano defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volcano pushes Mikhailov off looking to stand but Mikhailov dives back in and keeps control.
Volcano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volcano is trying to control but can't.
Volcano wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mikhailov blocks the strikes from Volcano.
Volcano trying to control here.
Mikhailov not doing much here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Volcano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mikhailov sprawls well. Mikhailov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volcano gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mikhailov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Volcano to the mat! Volcano manages to get full guard.
Volcano can't keep his opponent in guard - Mikhailov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Volcano trying to control but Mikhailov postures up.
Mikhailov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Volcano wants to control but Mikhailov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mikhailov not doing much here.
Mikhail Mikhailov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Volcano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mikhail Mikhailov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volcano is defended easily by Mikhailov.
Mikhail Mikhailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volcano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mikhailov tries to avoid it but Volcano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mikhailov to the ground. Mikhailov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mikhail Mikhailov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Volcano.
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mikhailov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mikhailov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Volcano tries to hold on but Mikhailov postures up.
Mikhailov controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Volcano is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikhail Mikhailov!
Mikhail Mikhailov is the new super heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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