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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Ortz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexei Mikhailov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stephen Ortz's chin.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexei Mikhailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Ortz!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
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!
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Ortz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov passes into half guard.
Ortz is refusing to be controlled, as Mikhailov sits in half guard.
Mikhailov is looking for a kimura here.
Ortz looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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