Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AFC Fight Night 23
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
A good leg kick by Sanna.
Mikhailov misses with a low kick.
Sanna throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sanna connects with a leg kick. Mikhailov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanna lands a jab-cross combination.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanna appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanna lands a nice hook to Mikhailov's body. Mikhailov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanna blocks a head kick by Mikhailov.
A jab lands there for Sanna.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhailov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses
and Sanna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikhailov misses with a head kick.
Sanna scores with a push kick.
Mikhailov looks winded!
Sanna misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid body kick from Sanna.
Sanna scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Sanna lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mikhailov takes a step back to recover.
Donk. Sanna catches Mikhailov right on the button with a cross.
Sanna lands a leg kick that knocks Mikhailov off balance momentarily.
Sanna lands a leg kick that knocks Mikhailov off balance momentarily.
Look low, kick high! Sanna uses the oldest trick in the book to send Mikhailov tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Sanna is absolutely delighted - when Mikhailov wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Sanna!

Event: AFC Helsinki
Date: Jul 15, 2018

#R1#
A head kick misses from Mikhailov.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mikhailov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mikhailov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to clinch but Mikhailov moves out of range.
Mikhailov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mikhailov throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A combination from Mikhailov does no damage.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mikhailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Mikhailov. #T1#
Mikhailov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mikhailov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikhailov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Mikhailov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mikhailov looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikhailov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Mikhailov misses
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Mikhailov thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mikhailov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhailov looks to throw a body kick
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch combination from Mikhailov misses.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Mikhailov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Mikhailov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mikhailov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mikhailov stuffs the takedown.
Mikhailov unleashes a big counter combination but Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mikhailov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Mikhailov misses with a head kick.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mikhailov is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Mikhailov circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Mikhailov counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Mikhailov.
Sloppy strikes from Mikhailov. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhailov is quick to defend against it.
Mikhailov throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mikhailov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Mikhailov stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Mikhailov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mikhailov throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Mikhailov throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Mikhailov only half commits.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikhailov circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhailov misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikhailov circles away.
Mikhailov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mikhailov defends it nicely.
Mikhailov throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Mikhailov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mikhailov eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mikhailov swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Mikhailov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov scores with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Mikhailov misses with a body shot
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mikhailov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Mikhailov scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Mikhailov.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mikhailov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mikhailov avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Mikhailov.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mikhailov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mikhailov looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Mikhailov looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well. #T2#
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikhailov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Mikhailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikhailov misses the shot to the body.
Mikhailov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mikhailov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhailov misses the jab.
Diaz tries to clinch up
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikhailov looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming. #T3#
Mikhailov misses with a low kick.
Mikhailov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikhailov tries a head kick but it misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Diaz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Mikhailov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikhailov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Mikhailov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mikhailov throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Ramon Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
Mikhailov throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Viktor Mikhailov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mikhailov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viktor Mikhailov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz tries to clinch but Mikhailov moves out of range.
Diaz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMikhailov.
A head kick by Mikhailov misses
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Mikhailov misses with the combination.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Mikhailov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mikhailov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhailov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diaz taking a breather.
Mikhailov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Mikhailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz feints and then cracks Mikhailov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mikhailov down.
Diaz moves out of range as Mikhailov throws a body kick.
Mikhailov throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhailov is just out of range.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Mikhailov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Mikhailov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Mikhailov.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Mikhailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Mikhailov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mikhailov misses with a wild combination.
Mikhailov throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Mikhailov only half commits.
Mikhailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz tries to clinch but Mikhailov is having none of it.
Mikhailov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Mikhailov is avoiding it.
Mikhailov misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Mikhailov.
Diaz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mikhailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Mikhailov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Mikhailov.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikhailov circles away.
Mikhailov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Donk. Diaz catches Mikhailov right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mikhailov throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Mikhailov. #T3#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mikhailov but Mikhailov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mikhailov misses with a body kick.
Mikhailov tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Mikhailov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mikhailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mikhailov misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Mikhailov misses.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Mikhailov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz backing away here, and Mikhailov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Mikhailov throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Mikhailov only half commits. #T4#
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz works Mikhailov's body with a nice hook.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Mikhailov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mikhailov continues to drive forward.
Mikhailov throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Mikhailov.
Mikhailov stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikhailov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramon Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mikhailov tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mikhailov to the ground. Mikhailov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikhailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mikhailov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: AFC Friday Night Fights
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
Mikhailov throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
Viktor Mikhailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhailov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mikhailov misses with a low kick.
Mikhailov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mikhailov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at All Star Performance Institute in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Mikhailov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mikhailov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mikhailov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Mikhailov is looking for a counter combo.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mikhailov misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mikhailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viktor Mikhailov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikhailov is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Silva with the counter takedown but Mikhailov avoids it easily.
Mikhailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mikhailov's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Mikhailov keeps moving.
Mikhailov is controlling Silva's posture.#SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Mikhailov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mikhailov manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Mikhailov's guard.
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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Mikhailov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mikhailov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhailov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mikhailov.
Mikhailov trying to control the position here.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Mikhailov keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass. #SUB#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mikhailov keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Mikhailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva stands and throws Mikhailov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mikhailov is trying to buck Silva off.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mikhailov is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mikhailov is avoiding damage well.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mikhailov tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhailov defending against the ground and pound.
Mikhailov is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Mikhailov is wriggling around trying to escape but Silva has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Mikhailov taps out and Silva picks up the big win! Great work there by Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julio Silva!

Event: AFC Fight Night 17
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Mikhailov throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Mikhailov, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Mikhailov against the cage but Mikhailov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Mikhailov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Mikhailov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mikhailov misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Mikhailov.
We've been informed that Mikhailov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mikhailov misses with the combination.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at All Star Performance Institute in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mikhailov.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Mikhailov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
McDonald scores with a nice head shot.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Mikhailov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mikhailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
Mikhailov misses with a hook
and McDonald counters with a body kick.
Mikhailov is looking to land body kicks.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Mikhailov moves out of range easily.
Mikhailov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Mikhailov pushes him off.#CL#
McDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonald dodges an elbow strike from Mikhailov.
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but Mikhailov has the dominant position.
McDonald fails to pull guard.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Mikhailov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2##TD#
McDonald successfully pulls guard.
McDonald pulls Mikhailov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mikhailov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mikhailov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDonald is looking to stand up but Mikhailov isn't so interested in that idea.
Mikhailov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDonald is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McDonald looking to control. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mikhailov throws a strike but McDonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Mikhailov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald chips away with some ground and pound.
McDonald trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mikhailov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4##SUB#
Mikhailov stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! McDonald throws up his legs and catches Mikhailov in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Mikhailov tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by McDonald! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David McDonald!

Event: AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Mikhailov.
Rumper avoids the head kick by Mikhailov.
Rumper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mikhailov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the body from Mikhailov misses
and Mikhailov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhailov misses with a low kick as Rumper jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Rumper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mikhailov connects with a body shot that sends Rumper's belly button to the back.
Mikhailov tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Mikhailov does no damage.
Mikhailov misses with a combination
and Rumper counters with a nice uppercut.
Rumper lands a nice looking body shot.
Rumper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mikhailov circles away quickly and effectively.
As Rumper looks to move away, Mikhailov throws a big counter combo but Rumper just gets out of the way.
A slow jab from Mikhailov misses its intended target.
Rumper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Rumper.
Rumper scores with a punch to the head.#T1##KD2#
Rumper drops his shoulder and cracks Mikhailov with a huge uppercut! Mikhailov goes down! Can Rumper finish him? #ROC2#
Mikhailov is rocked!
Rumper stays in close to Mikhailov's body and controls the position.
Oh Mikhailov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Rumper has gone for a leg lock! Mikhailov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rumper's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Rumper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Rumper is looking for a triangle but Mikhailov pushes his legs off easily.
Mikhailov won't allow Rumper to sweep him here.
Rumper looks winded!#SUB2#
Rumper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mikhailov wants to pass the guard but Rumper is keeping the position.
Mikhailov wants to stand but Rumper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rumper looking to control.
Rumper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhailov is one step ahead there.
Mikhailov seems to have got his legs back now.
Rumper being controlled here, momentarily.
Rumper is trying to hold Mikhailov in close to prevent damage but Mikhailov has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
Mikhailov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mikhailov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rumper.
Rumper gets full guard.
Mikhailov stays in close to Rumper's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Rumper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mikhailov passes into half guard.
Mikhailov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Rumper is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mikhailov in particular looking to stall.
Rumper is looking to improve his position.
Mikhailov wants to stand up but Rumper is controlling the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Mikhailov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rumper is just riding it out for now. Mikhailov eventually gives up the hold.
Mikhailov controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rumper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mikhailov. Mikhailov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rumper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mikhailov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikhailov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mikhailov blocks a leg kick.
Rumper moves out of range as Mikhailov throws a body kick.
Rumper throws a counter combo.
Rumper cracks Mikhailov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mikhailov falls backwards against the cage. Rumper follows up with more strikes that drop Mikhailov to his knees. Rumper keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mikhailov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Rumper!
Todd Rumper is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: AFC Fight Night 15
Date: Mar 02, 2018

#R1#
Mikhailov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mikhailov throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Rumper moves into the clinch.
Mikhailov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rumper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Mikhailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikhailov misses with a takedown attempt - Rumper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Rumper takes the fight into the clinch.
Mikhailov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rumper is looking to control Mikhailov's arms but Mikhailov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rumper has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Mikhailov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mikhailov shoots in and drives through. Rumper sprawls well.
Todd Rumper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Mikhailov.#T1#
Mikhailov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rumper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mikhailov tries to avoid it but Rumper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mikhailov to the ground. Mikhailov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rumper but Rumper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rumper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mikhailov but Mikhailov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rumper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Rumper has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Mikhailov breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Rumper.
Mikhailov misses with a body shot. #T2#
Mikhailov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rumper can pounce on him.
Rumper shoots for a double leg takedown but Mikhailov sprawls well. He's pushed Rumper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Mikhailov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhailov wants to get up but he can't break Rumper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mikhailov stays in close to Rumper's body and controls the position.
Mikhailov wants to pass the guard but Rumper is keeping the position.
Rumper wants to sweep here but Mikhailov controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Mikhailov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rumper is trying to control the position but Mikhailov postures up.
Rumper managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Rumper with that takedown attempt.
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown but Rumper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mikhailov misses with a low kick as Rumper jumps back.
Rumper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mikhailov avoids it really well and circles away.
Mikhailov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rumper avoids it really well and circles away.
Rumper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Rumper fails to land the takedown.
Rumper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikhailov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rumper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mikhailov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mikhailov throws a front kick aimed at Rumper's knee but Rumper avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Mikhailov. No joy for Rumper on that attempt.
Mikhailov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumper moves in looking to clinch but Mikhailov pushes him off.
Rumper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mikhailov sprawls well. Mikhailov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rumper gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikhailov tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Viktor Mikhailov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rumper tries to clinch there but Mikhailov circles away.
Mikhailov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rumper tries to clinch
and Mikhailov counters with a right hand to the body.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses.
Rumper shoots for a takedown but Mikhailov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rumper.
Rumper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Rumper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Mikhailov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumper blocks a head kick by Mikhailov.
As Mikhailov looks to move away, Rumper throws a big counter combo but Mikhailov just gets out of the way.
Rumper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd Rumper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Mikhailov moves into range and clinches up with Rumper.
Mikhailov prevents a body shot from Rumper. #T1##TD2#
Mikhailov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mikhailov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mikhailov pulls Rumper in close to prevent any damage.
Mikhailov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mikhailov working a defensive guard but Rumper passes into half guard.
Rumper throws a strike but Mikhailov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rumper is working Mikhailov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rumper wants to stand but Mikhailov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rumper wants to pass the guard but Mikhailov is keeping the position.#T2#
Mikhailov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rumper passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Rumper wants to control but Mikhailov is keeping him busy.
Rumper prevents Mikhailov from improving his position.#T3#
Rumper is taking a breather. Mikhailov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rumper stops Mikhailov from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mikhailov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rumper's guard.
Rumper 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 has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rumper is proving hard to escape from.
Rumper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rumper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mikhailov controls the pace.#T4#
Mikhailov stopping the sweep attempt from Rumper.
Mikhailov passes Rumper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mikhailov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mikhailov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rumper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mikhailov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rumper is controlling Mikhailov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rumper blocks a head kick by Mikhailov.
Rumper changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Mikhailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Rumper fails with a takedown attempt.
Mikhailov with the counter takedown but Rumper avoids it easily.
Rumper lands with a right hand.
Mikhailov blocks the body kick.
Rumper pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Rumper tries to keep at a distance but Mikhailov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mikhailov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mikhailov jumps guard.
Mikhailov keeping moving, preventing Rumper from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rumper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mikhailov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rumper has Mikhailov in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Rumper wants to get back to his feet but Mikhailov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rumper trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rumper trying to keep a closed guard but Mikhailov is proving a slippery customer.
Mikhailov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mikhailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rumper is retaining full guard.
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Mikhailov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rumper 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 must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Rumper keeps moving.
Mikhailov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mikhailov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rumper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mikhailov has managed to get both his arms back between Rumper's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Rumper trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mikhailov shoots in but no luck this time.
Rumper doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikhailov circles away.
Rumper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Mikhailov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rumper's guard.#ES#
Rumper is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Mikhailov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mikhailov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mikhailov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mikhailov, not yet. #T4##SUB2#
Mikhailov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mikhailov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mikhailov, not yet.
Rumper wants to stand but Mikhailov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rumper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhailov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rumper trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Viktor Mikhailov just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Rumper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Rumper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mikhailov.
Rumper shoots for a takedown but Mikhailov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mikhailov dives in for a single leg takedown but Rumper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rumper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rumper fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Rumper. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mikhailov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mikhailov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumper tries to lock up and control but Mikhailov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Rumper is trying to escape the mount.
Rumper is working hard here to advance position.
Rumper wants to control but Mikhailov is having none of it.
Mikhailov controlling his opponent. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mikhailov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rumper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mikhailov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mikhailov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mikhailov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rumper regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Mikhailov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Mikhailov stands up and waves to Rumper to follow him. #TD2#
Rumper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mikhailov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mikhailov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rumper's head.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Rumper keeps moving. #T4#
Rumper trying to control the position.
Mikhailov prevents Rumper from getting back to his feet.
Rumper trying to strike off his back.
Rumper working a defensive guard but Mikhailov passes into half guard.
Rumper trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rumper wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Mikhailov dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rumper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rumper is defended easily by Mikhailov.
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rumper has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Mikhailov gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mikhailov gets control of Rumper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mikhailov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rumper trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rumper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mikhailov can't do much from the bottom here.
Rumper controls the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Mikhailov is right now.
Mikhailov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rumper wants to control but Mikhailov is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mikhailov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SU#
Rumper has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mikhailov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mikhailov tries to clinch up.
Rumper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mikhailov as he avoids it easily.
Mikhailov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Rumper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikhailov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Mikhailov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rumper defends well and Mikhailov ends up having to push Rumper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mikhailov scores with a head kick. Rumper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mikhailov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mikhailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mikhailov misses with a body kick.
Rumper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mikhailov sprawls and moves away.
Rumper avoids the body shot from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mikhailov wants it to stay on the feet.
Rumper looks to land a body kick but Mikhailov moved away.
Rumper shoots in but Mikhailov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rumper tries for a takedown but Mikhailov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Rumper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mikhailov closes the distance and clinches up with Rumper, looking for a takedown. Mikhailov pushes Rumper against the cage but Rumper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rumper attempts a counter takedown but Mikhailov avoids it well and moves away.
Mikhailov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mikhailov throws a sloppy head kick and Rumper moves out of range easily.
It looked like Rumper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mikhailov.#CL#
Rumper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mikhailov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rumper wants to break free but Mikhailov has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Rumper breaks the clinch.
Mikhailov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd Rumper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viktor Mikhailov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mikhailov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Mikhailov.
I've got Mikhailov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 45:50
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Mikhailov!
Viktor Mikhailov is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: AFC Fight Night 14
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Malikoic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malikoic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Malikoic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malikoic dives in for a single leg takedown but Mikhailov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mikhailov feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Mikhailov has managed to clinch.
Malikoic tries to pull guard but Mikhailov holds him up against the cage and eventually Malikoic drops back down to his feet.
Mikhailov tries to land knees in the clinch but Malikoic avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Mikhailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikhailov closes the distance and clinches up with Malikoic, looking for a takedown. Mikhailov pushes Malikoic against the cage but Malikoic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malikoic doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Mikhailov counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Malikoic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mikhailov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Malikoic regains guard.
Malikoic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mikhailov manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Malikoic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mikhailov is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Mikhailov working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Malikoic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mikhailov wants to free his trapped foot but Malikoic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Mikhailov seems content to control.#SU2#
Mikhailov stands up out of the half guard.
Malikoic scores with a head kick. #T2##TD2#
Mikhailov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Malikoic scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mikhailov manages to mount him!
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Mikhailov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mikhailov controlling the pace for now.
Malikoic really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Malikoic wants to control but Mikhailov is having none of it.
Mikhailov controlling from the full mount.
Malikoic tries to reverse the position but Mikhailov maintains control.
Mikhailov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Malikoic is looking to improve his position but Mikhailov isn't that keen on the idea.
Mikhailov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mikhailov moves to the back.
Malikoic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikhailov on the ground.
Malikoic trying to control but not successfully.
Malikoic is trying to remain composed but Mikhailov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Malikoic is trying to get back to his feet but Mikhailov has full control of the position and if anything, Malikoic has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mikhailov is hanging on to Malikoic's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Malikoic is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Mikhailov gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Malikoic is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Mikhailov is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viktor Mikhailov!

Event: AFC Fight Night 13
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1##TD#
Mikhailov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mikhailov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bocheck is looking to reverse the position.
A control attempt from Bocheck but he's now mounted!
Mikhailov controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bocheck working to try and regain half guard.
Mikhailov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Mikhailov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bocheck reaches up to try and control the position but Mikhailov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bocheck rolls and tries to escape and now Mikhailov has his back!
Good control from Mikhailov.
Bocheck tries to escape but Mikhailov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bocheck is trying to remain composed but Mikhailov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T2##SUB#
Mikhailov has got one arm under Bocheck's chin. This could be trouble... Bocheck trying to control the other hand but Mikhailov gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Bocheck has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viktor Mikhailov!

Event: AFC Hard Knocks 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Ortiz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mikhailov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mikhailov scoring with some ground and pound.
Ortiz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ortiz tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Ortiz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mikhailov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ortiz .
Mikhailov tries to score with some ground and pound. Ortiz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mikhailov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ortiz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mikhailov trying to control the action but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ortiz tries to buck Mikhailov off but Mikhailov is having none of it.#SUB2#
Mikhailov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ortiz can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mikhailov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ortiz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ortiz is trying to escape the position but Mikhailov is controlling the position.
Ortiz is trying to get back to half guard.
Mikhailov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
Ortiz is looking to regain half guard here but Mikhailov keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Ortiz is not content to let Mikhailov control the position.
Mikhailov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ortiz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ortiz can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ortiz throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Mikhailov counters with a single leg into guard. Ortiz didn't expect that.
Ortiz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mikhailov wants to stand but Ortiz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Mikhailov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Ortiz pulls Mikhailov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mikhailov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet but Mikhailov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhailov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Mikhailov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mikhailov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tito Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Mikhailov feints and as Ortiz raises his hands in defense, Mikhailov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mikhailov wants to stand but Ortiz has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Ortiz 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 not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mikhailov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ortiz has control of Mikhailov's left arm, preventing Mikhailov from doing any damage.
Mikhailov scoring with some ground and pound.
Mikhailov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ortiz 's guard.
Mikhailov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mikhailov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ortiz defending well though.
Mikhailov prevents Ortiz from improving his position.
Viktor Mikhailov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ortiz is pressing down on Mikhailov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB#
Ortiz working for a triangle but Mikhailov defends it easily.
Mikhailov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mikhailov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ortiz wants to control but Mikhailov passes easily into half guard.
Mikhailov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ortiz doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Mikhailov counters by clinching up.
Mikhailov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ortiz is defending well.
Mikhailov can't get the takedown.
Tito Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Mikhailov.
Mikhailov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikhailov jumps guard but Ortiz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mikhailov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Mikhailov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Mikhailov controlling the position.
Mikhailov trying to keep a closed guard but Ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
Ortiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mikhailov wants to sweep here but Ortiz controlling him for the moment.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mikhailov is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Mikhailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Mikhailov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz misses with the combination. #CL2#
Mikhailov closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Mikhailov has clasped his hands together around Ortiz 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mikhailov wants to control but Ortiz is keeping him busy.
Ortiz manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
Ortiz has hold of Mikhailov's hands but Mikhailov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Mikhailov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Ortiz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mikhailov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ortiz trying to hold on to Mikhailov's head to control him but Mikhailov postures up. #SUB2#
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.
Mikhailov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ortiz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ortiz trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Mikhailov dives in and grabs Ortiz 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes down on Mikhailov's head and hops out.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Mikhailov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ortiz 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ortiz goes for a double leg but Mikhailov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mikhailov continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikhailov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ortiz stuffs the takedown.
Mikhailov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ortiz dives in and grabs Mikhailov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mikhailov pushes down on Ortiz 's head and hops out.
Ortiz has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Mikhailov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mikhailov.
Mikhailov is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Mikhailov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Ortiz drives through and clinches with Mikhailov against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Mikhailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Mikhailov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mikhailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Mikhailov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortiz defends it well.
Ortiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhailov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikhailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mikhailov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: AFL: Caged fury
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Mikhailov fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Mikhailov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moses!#ES#
Moses sneaks out the side door and pushes Mikhailov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jab by Mikhailov.#TD2#
Mikhailov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moses's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhailov controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Mikhailov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moses defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Moses actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mikhailov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moses has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moses trying to control here.
Moses tries to roll over but Mikhailov keeps him under control.
Mikhailov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moses is trying to control but can't.
Mikhailov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES#
Moses pushes Mikhailov off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Mikhailov takes the fight into the clinch.
Mikhailov lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Moses can't break the clinch.
Moses taking a breather. #TD2#
Mikhailov decides to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mikhailov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moses passes Mikhailov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mikhailov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moses. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mikhailov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Moses jumps into side control!
Moses misses with the ground and pound.
Mikhailov is looking to reverse the position.
Moses wants to control but Mikhailov is keeping him busy.
Mikhailov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moses passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mikhailov! #T4#
Mikhailov tries to reverse the position but Moses maintains control.
Moses looking to control but Mikhailov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mikhailov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mikhailov tries to lock up and control but Moses gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moses lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #SUB#
Moses working for a submission but Mikhailov is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Moses looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Moses dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Moses gets a double leg takedown into Mikhailov's guard.
Mikhailov is wriggling around but Moses manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Mikhailov is pressing down on Moses's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mikhailov is pulling down on Moses's head. It's preventing any offense from Moses, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Mikhailov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Mikhailov is striking but Moses is not phased and passes to half guard.
Mikhailov wants to control but Moses is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mikhailov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mikhailov is not content to let Moses control the position.#SUB#
Moses is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mikhailov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moses.
Moses stops Mikhailov from getting back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mikhailov trying to control from the bottom.
Moses seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mikhailov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mikhailov pushes Moses off looking to stand but Moses dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moses in particular looking to stall.
Mikhailov throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moses shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mikhailov but Mikhailov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Mikhailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moses.
Mikhailov misses with a double jab.
Mikhailov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moses.#TD2#
Mikhailov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moses's half guard.
Moses is trying to maintain the position but Mikhailov is very close to passing his half guard.
Mikhailov trying to control from Moses's half guard. Moses has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Moses wants to stand but Mikhailov is controlling the position. #T4#
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving.
Mikhailov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moses can't keep his opponent in guard - Mikhailov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Moses looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Mikhailov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Viktor Mikhailov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Mikhailov has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Mikhailov breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Mikhailov clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Mikhailov is trying to trip Moses. He has hold of a leg but Moses is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mikhailov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Moses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhailov is one step ahead there.
Mikhailov controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses wants to get back to his feet but Mikhailov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mikhailov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Mikhailov lands a couple of digs.
Mikhailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Moses is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mikhailov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
Mikhailov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Moses fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mikhailov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moses!#ES#
Moses throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Moses changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mikhailov tries to avoid it but Moses manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mikhailov to the ground. Mikhailov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moses misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moses shoots for a double leg takedown but Mikhailov sprawls well. He's pushed Moses's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Mikhailov counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Mikhailov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Mikhailov clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mikhailov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3##BC2#
Mikhailov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Moses gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moses bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mikhailov's guard. #REVR#
Mikhailov seems keen to control Moses's posture.
Moses stopping the sweep attempt from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov pulls Moses in close to prevent any damage.
Mikhailov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Moses trying to control but Mikhailov is working from the bottom.
Mikhailov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moses showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moses wants to control from the top but Mikhailov keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhailov is looking to stand up but Moses isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikhailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mikhailov 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: AFL Manuel vs Silva
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Luis tries for a takedown but Mikhailov circles away easily#TD2#
and Mikhailov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mikhailov content to stall in guard here.
Luis controls Mikhailov momentarily but Mikhailov frees himself.
Mikhailov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luis is keeping the position for now.
Luis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Luis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mikhailov 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Luis is looking to clinch but Mikhailov is avoiding it. #TD2#
Mikhailov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Luis to the ground. Mikhailov is now in Luis's guard.
Mikhailov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mikhailov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mikhailov takes a little break here. Luis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Mikhailov cracks Luis with a big right hand but Luis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Luis struggling a bit here.
Luis is looking for a sweep.
Luis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mikhailov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Luis trying to control the action but Mikhailov is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Mikhailov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Luis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mikhailov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Luis is looking for a kimura but Mikhailov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luis to get the leverage.
Mikhailov trying to control here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mikhailov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mikhailov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Luis slows the pace down in half guard.
Luis is thwarting Mikhailov's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhailov is pressing down on Luis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mikhailov has his hands on Luis's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Mikhailov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Luis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikhailov circles away.#TD2#
Mikhailov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mikhailov lands in his opponent's guard.
Luis is wriggling around but Mikhailov manages to pass to half guard.
Mikhailov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REVR#
Luis tries to get to full guard but Mikhailov has control of the leg.
Mikhailov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luis trying to control from the bottom.
Mikhailov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Mikhailov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mikhailov working the head and body with strikes.
Luis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luis pushes Mikhailov off looking to stand but Mikhailov dives back in and keeps control.
Mikhailov is thwarting Luis's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mikhailov not doing much here. #T3#
Mikhailov is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luis fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maynor Luis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luis fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Mikhailov moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Mikhailov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luis has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Mikhailov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luis! #T4#
Mikhailov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Luis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Luis is looking to regain half guard here but Mikhailov keeps moving and retains side control.
Mikhailov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Luis down.
Mikhailov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mikhailov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Mikhailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mikhailov is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Mikhailov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mikhailov tightens his grip and picks Luis up, before dumping him to the ground. Luis manages to land in guard.
Luis looking to control but Mikhailov passes into half guard.
Luis trying to hold on to Mikhailov's head to control him but Mikhailov postures up.
Mikhailov is pressing down on Luis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Luis is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov drops an elbow to the side of Luis's head.
Mikhailov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Luis trying to control from the bottom. #SU2#
Mikhailov decides to stand and escape the position.
Luis tries to clinch up.
Luis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Luis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mikhailov manages to get back to half guard.
Mikhailov is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Luis trying to mount his opponent but Mikhailov defends it.
Mikhailov is holding on to half guard well.
Mikhailov is looking for a sweep. Luis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mikhailov trying to control but Luis postures up.
Mikhailov controlling the position well.
Mikhailov is trying to maintain the position but Luis is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Luis is looking to take a break and control but Mikhailov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mikhailov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luis, right into the meat.
Luis motions for Mikhailov to come forward. Luis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Luis with that takedown attempt. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Luis looks to clinch #TD2#
and Mikhailov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luis! #ES#
Luis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mikhailov misses with a body kick.
Luis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luis defends it nicely.
Maynor Luis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Mikhailov gets a double leg takedown into Luis's guard.
Luis controls Mikhailov momentarily but Mikhailov frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikhailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mikhailov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: AFC Oladipo vs Bison
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Moses misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Mikhailov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Moses gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mikhailov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mikhailov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mikhailov won't allow Moses to get back to his feet.
Mikhailov content to stall in guard here.
Moses keeping full guard, as Mikhailov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses is trying to control the position but Mikhailov postures up. #T1#
Moses is looking to stand up but Mikhailov isn't so interested in that idea.
Mikhailov postures up.
Mikhailov wants to stand but Moses is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Moses darts in looking for a takedown but Mikhailov gets double underhooks and turns Moses into the cage. #TD2#
Mikhailov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moses's guard.
Mikhailov stays in close to Moses's body and controls the position.
Moses is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Moses tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mikhailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Moses is retaining full guard.
Mikhailov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mikhailov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moses trying to keep a closed guard but Mikhailov is proving a slippery customer.
Mikhailov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moses is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Moses enables Mikhailov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moses manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Moses pushes Mikhailov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Mikhailov shoots in for a double leg but Moses sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Mikhailov closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Mikhailov successfully pulls guard.
Mikhailov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Moses dives into side control.
Moses in side control, throwing shots but Mikhailov defends.
Moses is looking to take a break and control but Mikhailov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moses controlling the position from side mount.
Mikhailov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moses. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Moses stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4##TD2#
Mikhailov scores with a takedown into Moses's guard.#SUB#
Mikhailov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moses has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mikhailov has managed to get both his arms back between Moses's legs - danger averted.
Moses working a defensive guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moses is looking to sweep but instead, Mikhailov has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Viktor Mikhailov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhailov pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Mikhailov has closed the distance and engaged Moses in a clinch. #TD2#
Mikhailov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mikhailov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moses preventing the sweep.
Mikhailov looking to control.
Mikhailov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moses postures up in Mikhailov's guard and throws a big left but Mikhailov blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov wants to stand up but Moses is controlling him.
Mikhailov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Mikhailov seems keen to control Moses's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sean Moses is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Moses throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Mikhailov rushes Moses and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mikhailov breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Mikhailov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moses to the ground. Mikhailov is now in Moses's guard.
Mikhailov scoring with some ground and pound.
Moses looking to control.
Moses keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mikhailov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Moses has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mikhailov is looking to defend but Moses has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mikhailov! Moses pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mikhailov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sean Moses!

Event: AFC Bravo vs Allakaev
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
White closes the distance but Mikhailov moves to the side #TD#
and Mikhailov counters with a single leg into guard. White didn't expect that.
Mikhailov 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.
Mikhailov is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov throws a big elbow that misses.
Mikhailov controlling from the top position.
Mikhailov lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Mikhailov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mikhailov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Mikhailov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on White, up you get!
Sonny White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mikhailov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mikhailov circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Mikhailov moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mikhailov takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Mikhailov jumps into guard, dragging White to the mat. #SUB#
White is sitting in close to Mikhailov's body. Mikhailov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! White is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, White is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mikhailov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Viktor Mikhailov!

Event: AFC Bravo vs Napolitano
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Moses looks for a takedown but Mikhailov sprawls well.
Moses tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
so Mikhailov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mikhailov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moses swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov stopping the sweep attempt from Moses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mikhailov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moses tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mikhailov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Moses can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mikhailov controls the pace.
Moses working a defensive guard here.
Mikhailov 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. #SU#
Mikhailov stands up from Moses's guard - Mikhailov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Moses wants to clinch#TD#
and Mikhailov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mikhailov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Moses controls Mikhailov momentarily but Mikhailov frees himself.
Mikhailov 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.
Mikhailov wants to stand but Moses is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mikhailov 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. #T3#
Moses working a defensive guard here.
Mikhailov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moses is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Mikhailov moves into range and clinches up with Moses.#BC#
Mikhailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moses tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mikhailov swivels and escapes.#TD#
Mikhailov gets a double leg takedown into Moses's guard.
Mikhailov wants to stand but Moses has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Moses tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mikhailov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mikhailov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mikhailov forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moses is pressing down on Mikhailov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Mikhailov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick by Moses misses #TD#
and Mikhailov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mikhailov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Moses is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mikhailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moses can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Moses is retaining full guard.
Viktor Mikhailov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Moses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhailov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Moses looking for a guillotine here but Mikhailov defends easily.
Mikhailov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mikhailov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moses is proving hard to escape from.
Mikhailov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moses looking to control.
Moses working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikhailov.
Moses working a defensive guard here.
Moses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhailov is one step ahead there.
Moses controls Mikhailov momentarily but Mikhailov frees himself.
Moses is striking but Mikhailov is not phased and passes to half guard.#T3#
Moses trying to control here.
Moses is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mikhailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moses on the ground.
Mikhailov controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moses.
Mikhailov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mikhailov throws a leg kick which misses Moses's front leg but catches the back leg as Moses tries to avoid it. #TD#
Mikhailov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moses to the ground. Mikhailov is now in Moses's guard.#T4##SU#
Mikhailov stands and steps away. Moses gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moses napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee asks Mikhailov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mikhailov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mikhailov working the head and body with strikes.
Moses struggling a bit here.
Mikhailov is staying tight to Moses's torso, preventing him from escaping.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhailov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moses for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moses tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Mikhailov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mikhailov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mikhailov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Moses tries to control but Mikhailov manages to take his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Moses is really stuck here. #T1#
Mikhailov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Moses's head.
Mikhailov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Moses doesn't escape. #SUB#
Mikhailov looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Moses is controlling Mikhailov 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Mikhailov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moses.
Mikhailov has control of Moses's left arm, preventing Moses from doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Mikhailov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moses doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moses manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moses prevents Mikhailov from getting back to his feet.
Mikhailov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Moses stands up from Mikhailov's guard - Moses perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Mikhailov moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mikhailov. #T3#
Moses fails to pull guard.
Moses looking for a takedown.
Mikhailov lands a right hand. #TD#
Mikhailov manages to pull guard.
Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikhailov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mikhailov has Moses pulled in close to control his posture.
Moses slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Mikhailov wants to control but Moses postures up.
Mikhailov stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Mikhailov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mikhailov is trying to break free.
Sean Moses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viktor Mikhailov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Moses is working for a rear naked choke. Mikhailov is not defending it well and Moses has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Mikhailov refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Mikhailov's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Moses!

Event: AFC Bravo vs Carizzo
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
A head kick misses from Cortez. #TD#
Mikhailov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cortez's guard.
Mikhailov postures up and lands a big shot to Cortez's brow.
Mikhailov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez has momentary wrist control but Mikhailov slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Mikhailov passes Cortez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mikhailov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mikhailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cortez on the ground.
Mikhailov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cortez is pressing down on Mikhailov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mikhailov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cortez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU#
Mikhailov gets to his feet. Cortez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cortez looks winded!#TD#
Mikhailov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cortez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mikhailov dives into side control. #REVB##SU#
Mikhailov stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Mikhailov clinches.
Cortez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cortez managing to block the knees to the body from Mikhailov.
Cortez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Viktor Mikhailov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Cortez.#T3##TD#
Mikhailov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cortez is trying to keep an underhook but Mikhailov manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mikhailov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cortez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mikhailov has cracked it and Cortez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mikhailov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Mikhailov!
Benny Cortez was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you fans!'.

Event: AFC New Breed
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Mikhailov misses with a wild combination.
Silva wants to clinch but Mikhailov slips to the side
and Mikhailov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva moves out of range as Mikhailov throws a body kick. #TD2#
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mikhailov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mikhailov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva tries to bench press Mikhailov off him but Mikhailov keeps the position.
Mikhailov slows the pace down.
Silva tries to bench press Mikhailov off him but Mikhailov keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to control Mikhailov's posture but Mikhailov avoids it.
Silva is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mikhailov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Mikhailov punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Mikhailov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mikhailov slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mikhailov defends it easily.#T2#
Mikhailov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Mikhailov defends easily.
Silva keeping full guard, as Mikhailov tries to pass.
Mikhailov with a nice head shot there.
Mikhailov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mikhailov is aware though and is defending well.
Mikhailov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
Mikhailov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mikhailov wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mikhailov postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Mikhailov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mikhailov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mikhailov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Silva is trying to control the position but Mikhailov postures up.
Mikhailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Mikhailov stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhailov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Mikhailov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mikhailov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mikhailov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mikhailov landing some decent shots from guard.
Mikhailov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Mikhailov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Silva has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mikhailov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Silva has tightened it up now! Mikhailov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julio Silva!

Event: AFC Genisis
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Mikhailov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Mikhailov looking to score a takedown here. Moses is defending well but Mikhailov drives through and ends up in Moses's guard.
Moses manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikhailov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mikhailov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mikhailov is looking to stand up but Moses isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Mikhailov is looking for a triangle but Moses pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moses with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Mikhailov keeping moving, preventing Moses from controlling successfully.
Mikhailov managing to control the position.
Moses postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikhailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moses on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Mikhailov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moses defends well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moses fails with the takedown.
Moses misses with a hook.#TD#
Mikhailov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moses looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Mikhailov stands up. #CL#
Mikhailov has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Mikhailov jumps into guard, dragging Moses to the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mikhailov holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Moses controlling from the top position.
Mikhailov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Mikhailov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Mikhailov wants the takedown. Moses is fighting it off but Mikhailov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Moses's guard against the cage.
Moses keeping full guard, as Mikhailov tries to pass.
Moses is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Mikhailov looking to pass the guard.
Moses looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moses trying to control the position.
Moses keeping full guard, as Mikhailov tries to pass.
Mikhailov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhailov won't allow Moses to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Mikhailov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moses.
Mikhailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moses can do to turn this around?
Moses tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mikhailov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moses is looking to clinch. #TD#
Mikhailov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mikhailov showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Moses looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mikhailov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Moses trying to control but Mikhailov postures up.
Viktor Mikhailov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikhailov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Moses trying to hold on to Mikhailov's head to control him but Mikhailov postures up.
Mikhailov content to control rather than advance.
Mikhailov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moses knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moses fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moses takes a swing at Mikhailov's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Moses gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mikhailov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mikhailov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Moses not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mikhailov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moses is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Moses has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mikhailov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Moses shoots and misses #TD#
so Mikhailov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Viktor Mikhailov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Moses.
Mikhailov wants to pass the guard but Moses is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Moses working for a triangle but Mikhailov defends it easily.
Moses can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mikhailov controls the pace.
Mikhailov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mikhailov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Mikhailov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Mikhailov clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Mikhailov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mikhailov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Moses tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Mikhailov decides to stand back up. Mikhailov steps back and let's Moses get back to his feet.
Moses throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mikhailov's head.#TD#
Mikhailov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mikhailov postures up. #SUB2#
Mikhailov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Moses has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mikhailov is looking to defend but Moses has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mikhailov! Moses pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mikhailov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sean Moses!

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