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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Hard (ranked 5397 p4p, 595 weight class) and Mikhail Mikhailov (ranked 5080 p4p, 558 weight class). Lars Hard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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180 cm
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikhail Mikhailov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard tries to bum rush Mikhailov with a series of wild strikes but Mikhailov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikhail Mikhailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhailov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hard's calf.
Mikhailov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mikhailov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hard has managed to clinch.
Mikhailov tries a knee to the head but Hard blocks it.
Hard works on Mikhailov's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Mikhailov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mikhailov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hard slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Hard to work.
Hard works on Mikhailov's body with a couple of short punches.
Mikhailov tries to land a knee to the head but Hard blocks with his arms.
Hard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard leaning against his opponent.
Mikhailov misses with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lars Hard.
Hard drives through and clinches with Mikhailov against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mikhailov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hard has Mikhailov pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mikhailov fails to land.
Mikhailov letting Hard take a breather here.
Hard slowing the pace effectively.
Hard is struggling to control the position.
A bit of stalling here from Hard.
Hard seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lars Hard.
Hard scores with a nice right hand.
Mikhailov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses
and Hard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Hard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikhailov looks winded!
Mikhailov throws a lazy head kick
and Hard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhailov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, jab by Hard - just one landing.
Mikhailov is rocked!
Hard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mikhailov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been told by Hard's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mikhailov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mikhailov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mikhailov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hard to score with a decent uppercut.
Mikhailov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hard finish him?
Hard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard digs a good body shot into Mikhailov's ribs.
Mikhailov seems to have recovered his senses.
Hard digs a good hook to Mikhailov's body.
Hard is looking to wear down Mikhailov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mikhailov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hard clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee calls for Hard to work.
Mikhailov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hard lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Hard.
Hard leaning against his opponent.
Hard is working Mikhailov over against the cage.
Hard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hard for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lars Hard.
Hard lands with a right hand.
Mikhailov gets tackled into the cage by Hard. Hard maintains the clinch.
Hard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hard is stalling here.
Hard cracks Mikhailov with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Hard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses
and Hard counters with a one-two to the body.
Hard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hard connects with a combination that backs up Mikhailov into the cage. Hard lands a flurry of punches that gets past Mikhailov's guard. Mikhailov is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Hard bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Hard!
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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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