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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Viktor Mikhailov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktor Mikhailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Davidson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailov stuffs the takedown attempt from Davidson. Davidson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikhailov has his takedown stuffed
and Davidson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mikhailov is trying to keep Davidson in close.
Davidson wants to pass the guard but Mikhailov is keeping the position.
Mikhailov keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
Mikhailov is trying to keep Davidson in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Davidson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mikhailov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov trying to control the position.
Mikhailov 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mikhailov sizes up Davidson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Viktor Mikhailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhailov scores with a nice head shot.
Mikhailov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davidson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikhailov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davidson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidson controlling the action here.
Davidson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Davidson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Michael Davidson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davidson blocks a jab.
Mikhailov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mikhailov has his takedown stuffed
and Davidson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mikhailov's guard.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Mikhailov keeps moving.
Mikhailov trying to keep a closed guard but Davidson is proving a slippery customer.
Davidson controlling from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Davidson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mikhailov throws a combination that misses
and Davidson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mikhailov's guard now.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davidson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Despite being in the dominant position, Michael Davidson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mikhailov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Davidson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mikhailov won't be happy with that.
Mikhailov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Davidson off and has taken his back!
Mikhailov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Mikhailov not allowing Davidson to control his hands.
Mikhailov is looking to control Davidson but Davidson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov gets his hands free as Davidson looks to control.
Davidson staying busy and making it hard for Mikhailov to control.
Davidson trying to control the action but Mikhailov just sinks the hooks in.
Davidson is taking damage to the body and head.
Davidson holding both Mikhailov 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mikhailov punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Mikhailov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Davidson trying to control the position but Mikhailov manages to sink in the hooks.
Mikhailov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mikhailov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Davidson doesn't escape.
Davidson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mikhailov looking for the choke from the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mikhailov is persistently looking for the submission but Davidson is defending it well.
Davidson looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Michael Davidson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davidson blocks a jab.
Mikhailov misses with a looping left.
Mikhailov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mikhailov misses with a few strikes there.
Davidson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Davidson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Mikhailov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhailov tries a head kick but it misses.
Davidson drops his hands momentarily and Mikhailov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Davidson shoots for a takedown but Mikhailov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mikhailov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Davidson sprawling to the canvas. Mikhailov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Davidson hang on?
It looks like Michael Davidson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidson keeping hold of Mikhailov's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson is staying active underneath Mikhailov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mikhailov is thwarting Davidson's attempts to control the position.
Mikhailov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Davidson is doing well to control the position and prevent Mikhailov from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson is looking to control Mikhailov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davidson avoid being mounted?
Davidson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Davidson tries to roll over but Mikhailov keeps him under control.
Mikhailov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mikhailov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mikhailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davidson manages to avoid it.
Mikhailov lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov throws a series of strikes that have Davidson backpedaling.
Mikhailov throws a hook but Davidson blocks it.
Mikhailov just misses with a punch to the body.
Viktor Mikhailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davidson with a poor takedown
and Mikhailov counters with a nice body shot.
Mikhailov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Davidson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Davidson is trying to work for a sweep but Mikhailov has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Davidson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mikhailov lands a big shot there that rocks Davidson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mikhailov working for a submission but Davidson is keeping him at bay.
Davidson wants to hold on but Mikhailov pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikhailov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Davidson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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mgr
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