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Event:
AVKT 26: Silence Your Foes
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Lupsaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mikhailov avoids it really well and circles away.
Mikhailov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lupsaka defends it well.
Herio Lupsaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhailov thows a body kick. Lupsaka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that Lupsaka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Lupsaka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mikhailov quickly recovers to half guard.
Mikhailov is trying to maintain the position but Lupsaka is very close to passing his half guard.
Lupsaka working the head and body with strikes.
Mikhailov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lupsaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupsaka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mikhailov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lupsaka is nestled in close to Mikhailov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupsaka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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.
Lupsaka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Mikhailov is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Lupsaka there.
Mikhailov tries to roll over but Lupsaka keeps him under control.
Lupsaka wants to take a breather but Mikhailov is having none of it.
Lupsaka is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mikhailov!
Mikhailov is trying desperately to improve position.
Lupsaka with the ground and pound from mount.
Lupsaka looking to finish Mikhailov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mikhailov!
Lupsaka unloading with bombs!
Lupsaka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mikhailov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mikhailov looks winded!#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lupsaka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#Mikhailov is rocked!
Lupsaka 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooh a big shot lands for Lupsaka! Mikhailov is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herio Lupsaka!
A very excited looking Herio Lupsaka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
AVKT 23: Destroying Hell
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Sixteen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sixteen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mikhailov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mikhailov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sixteen manages to circle out of the way.
Sixteen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sixteen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sixteen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sixteen swings widly with a right hand
and Mikhailov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sixteen misses with a head kick.
Mikhailov avoids the head kick by Sixteen.
Sixteen is looking to score with low kicks.
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov scores with a hook.
Mikhailov missing with a left hand there. Sixteen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sixteen lands with a kick to the temple. Mikhailov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Andrei Mikhailov has been cut.
Sixteen throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Mikhailov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Mikhailov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mikhailov trying to mount his opponent but Sixteen defends it.
Mikhailov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mikhailov is thwarting Sixteen's attempts to control the position.
Sixteen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov distracts Sixteen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mikhailov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mikhailov landing some decent shots from guard.
Mikhailov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Mikhailov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mikhailov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sixteen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mikhailov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mikhailov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mikhailov landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sixteen 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Sixteen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mikhailov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sixteen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mikhailov defends well.
Sixteen trying to control the position.
Sixteen has momentary wrist control but Mikhailov slips an elbow through the middle.
Mikhailov scoring with some ground and pound.
Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Mikhailov is working Sixteen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Mikhailov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Sixteen wants to stand but Mikhailov is controlling the position.
Sixteen 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.
Sixteen is still trying to improve position.
Mikhailov working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhailov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mikhailov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mikhailov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Mikhailov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Mikhailov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sixteen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Mikhailov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mikhailov winds up and cracks Sixteen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sixteen gets full guard.
Mikhailov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Sixteen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sixteen on the ground.
Sixteen trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Sixteen pushes Mikhailov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Android Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixteen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikhailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sixteen can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sixteen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mikhailov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sixteen's guard.#T1#
Mikhailov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sixteen's head.
Mikhailov won't allow Sixteen to sweep him here.
Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Mikhailov is really struggling to control Sixteen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mikhailov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andrei Mikhailov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikhailov stands up over Sixteen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sixteen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikhailov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sixteen preventing the sweep. #T2#
Mikhailov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mikhailov throws a strike but Sixteen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mikhailov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mikhailov landing with the ground and pound.
Mikhailov lands a couple of digs.
Mikhailov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sixteen's head.
Mikhailov advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Sixteen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sixteen wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Mikhailov winds up and cracks Sixteen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mikhailov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sixteen for as long as he can get away with.#ES2#
Sixteen has one foot on Mikhailov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sixteen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mikhailov. That did some damage!
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sixteen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sixteen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikhailov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sixteen with the inside leg kick. #T4#
A head kick misses from Sixteen.
Android Sixteen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sixteen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikhailov tries to counter with a takedown but Sixteen is quick to defend against it.
Sixteen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mikhailov counters with a single leg into guard. Sixteen didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhailov throwing strikes but missing.
Sixteen wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mikhailov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mikhailov trying to control but Sixteen is working from the bottom.
Mikhailov connects with a couple of short punches.
Sixteen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mikhailov connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrei Mikhailov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Mikhailov's cut.
That's time! Mikhailov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mikhailov defending well as Sixteen loads up on a big left hand.
Sixteen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mikhailov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mikhailov slips a nice elbow through Sixteen's hands, connecting with Sixteen's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhailov is nestled in close to Sixteen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sixteen is looking for a sweep. Mikhailov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mikhailov drops an elbow to the side of Sixteen's head.
Mikhailov is thwarting Sixteen's attempts to control the position.
Mikhailov is nestled in close to Sixteen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov content to control rather than advance.
Sixteen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mikhailov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mikhailov lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Mikhailov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mikhailov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mikhailov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mikhailov controlling the action here.
Mikhailov working the head and body with strikes.
Mikhailov tries to pass to full mount but Sixteen defends it.
Sixteen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mikhailov lands with a punch from half guard.
Mikhailov working over Sixteen with some ground and pound. Sixteen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sixteen trying to hold on to Mikhailov's head to control him but Mikhailov postures up.
#T2#
Mikhailov winds up and cracks Sixteen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sixteen has hold of Mikhailov's hands but Mikhailov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mikhailov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sixteen wants to get back to full guard.
Mikhailov drops an elbow to the side of Sixteen's head.
Sixteen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov slips a nice elbow through Sixteen's hands, connecting with Sixteen's forehead.
Mikhailov working the head and body with strikes.
Sixteen manages to get to full guard.
Mikhailov scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Sixteen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mikhailov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mikhailov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mikhailov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mikhailov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mikhailov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mikhailov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mikhailov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sixteen keeping full guard, as Mikhailov tries to pass.
Mikhailov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mikhailov lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Sixteen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mikhailov keeping moving, preventing Sixteen from controlling successfully.
Sixteen won't allow Mikhailov to sweep him here.
Sixteen passes Mikhailov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mikhailov tries to get to full guard but Sixteen has control of the leg.
Android Sixteen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Mikhailov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mikhailov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Mikhailov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Kuzmitch lands with a right hand.
Mikhailov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuzmitch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuzmitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuzmitch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mikhailov throws a combination that misses
and Mikhailov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuzmitch was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhailov.
Kuzmitch jabs Mikhailov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuzmitch staying out of range there.
Kuzmitch lands a front kick.
Mikhailov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuzmitch circles away.
Kuzmitch scores with a nice strike.
Kuzmitch lunges at Mikhailov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mikhailov's 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 fails with the takedown
and Kuzmitch counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Good exchange - Kuzmitch coming out on top.
Kuzmitch lands a jab to the head.
Petr Kuzmitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuzmitch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuzmitch fakes the leg kick and cracks Mikhailov in the body.
Mikhailov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuzmitch counters with a straight right hand.
Mikhailov looks winded!
Nice body kick there by Kuzmitch.
Mikhailov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kuzmitch digs a good hook to Mikhailov's body.
#T2#
Kuzmitch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kuzmitch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Berloga in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzmitch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mikhailov. That did some damage!
Kuzmitch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Kuzmitch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mikhailov doesn't seem phased though.
Mikhailov takes one to the side of the head.
#KD#
Kuzmitch lands a left and a right that send Mikhailov crashing to the mat, dazed. Kuzmitch thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Mikhailov is rocked!
Kuzmitch lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Mikhailov - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Kuzmitch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petr Kuzmitch! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Mikhailov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before One has time to react.
One is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mikhailov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mikhailov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
One takes one to the side of the head.
Dead One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mikhailov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging One to the ground. Mikhailov is now in One's guard.
Mikhailov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of One's head.
One looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhailov is one step ahead there.
One is still trying to improve position.
One trying to strike off his back.
One is striking from the bottom but Mikhailov uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
One has hold of Mikhailov's hands but Mikhailov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
One throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Mikhailov manages to pass to side control.
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.
Mikhailov avoids the strikes from the bottom by One.
Mikhailov landing a few strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Mikhailov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
One takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
One misses with a strike from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if One can do anything to dispel that myth.
One misses with an elbow from the bottom.#SUB#
Mikhailov is trying to get an arm triangle but One is defending well.
Mikhailov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Mikhailov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. One looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mikhailov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. One is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mikhailov lets go of the hold and One can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrei Mikhailov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Leary darts in and clinches Mikhailov up against the cage.
Leary is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Leary manages to pull guard.
Leary is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mikhailov postures up and lands a big shot to Leary's brow.
Mikhailov trying to control but Leary is working from the bottom.
Leary controls Mikhailov momentarily but Mikhailov frees himself.
Mikhailov connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leary working a defensive guard here.
Mikhailov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Leary had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mikhailov defends it easily.
Mikhailov throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Mikhailov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leary tries to strike from the bottom.
Mikhailov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leary throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leary can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Leary is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mikhailov is aware though and is defending well.
Leary working a defensive guard here.
Leary wants to sweep but no luck.
Mikhailov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leary has momentary wrist control but Mikhailov slips an elbow through the middle.
Mikhailov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leary keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leary looking to control but Mikhailov passes into half guard.
Mikhailov is trying to control. Leary wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Leary is pressing down on Mikhailov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mikhailov landing some decent shots from guard.
Leary not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mikhailov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mikhailov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leary looking for a sweep. Not yet Leary, not yet.
Mikhailov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leary is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mikhailov has hold of Leary's hands but Leary slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leary is stalling here. Mikhailov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Leary seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mikhailov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhailov scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#Leary is rocked!#CUT#It looks like JayJay Leary has been cut.
Leary looks winded!
Leary takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Leary is still in real trouble! Can Mikhailov finish him?
Mikhailov working the ground and pound from side control.
Mikhailov lands a strong strike to the head of Leary. That's dazed him! Mikhailov looking to finish here. Leary is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mikhailov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Mikhailov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mikhailov misses with a right hand #TD#
and Drziha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mikhailov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Drziha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mikhailov has managed to free his arm - good work. #ES2#
Mikhailov kicks off Drziha and gets to his feet.
Drziha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mikhailov throws out the jab.
Drziha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mikhailov sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov throws a body kick that misses.
Drziha throwing a counter right hand but Mikhailov manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Mikhailov pushes Drziha up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD2#
Mikhailov has Drziha pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mikhailov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Drziha tumbling to the mat - Mikhailov dives into Drziha's guard.
Mikhailov landing with the ground and pound.
Mikhailov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drziha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drziha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drziha tries to get out of the position.
Drziha managing to control the position.
Mikhailov works over Drziha with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Drziha has his foot on Mikhailov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mikhailov works his way back into a safe position though.
Mikhailov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mikhailov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mikhailov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drziha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mikhailov landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Drziha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mikhailov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mikhailov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mikhailov cracks Drziha with a solid left hand.
Mikhailov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mikhailov throws a big elbow that misses.
Mikhailov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drziha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mikhailov chips away with some ground and pound.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Drziha keeps moving. #SUB#
Drziha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mikhailov defends well.#T3#
Mikhailov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drziha's head.
Mikhailov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mikhailov stands up over Drziha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mikhailov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mikhailov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mikhailov trying to control the position from guard on top but Drziha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Drziha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mikhailov defends it easily.
Drziha is breathing heavily.
Mikhailov advances to half guard. #T4#
Mikhailov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mikhailov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Mikhailov is looking for a kimura but Drziha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mikhailov to get the leverage.
Mikhailov trying to control the action but Drziha is working from the bottom.
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.
Mikhailov working Drziha over with strikes.
Drziha taking some punishment here, with Mikhailov in his half guard.
Mikhailov controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mikhailov lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Mikhailov dominated that round.
That's time! Drziha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Mikhailov takes the fight into the clinch.
Mikhailov slows down the pace here.
Mikhailov tries to score a body lock takedown but Drziha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drziha takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Mikhailov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drziha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Drziha is working for takedown but Mikhailov is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Mikhailov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Drziha can't fight it off and eventually Mikhailov manages to take the fight to the floor. Drziha looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drziha is trying to keep Mikhailov in close.
Mikhailov chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mikhailov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mikhailov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Drziha is rocked!
Mikhailov gets to his feet and stands over Drziha, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Drziha felt that one! Mikhailov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Drziha from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Mikhailov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Mikhailov tries to move into range but Rojo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Esteban Rojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojo slips under a jab from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rojo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rojo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Mikhailov instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rojo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rojo scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick misses from Mikhailov.
Rojo throws out a counter right but Mikhailov avoids it with no problem.
Rojo defending well as Mikhailov loads up on a big left hand.
Mikhailov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Rojo.#T1#
Rojo connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Mikhailov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rojo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mikhailov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rojo is keeping the position for now.
Mikhailov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rojo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikhailov.
Rojo keeping full guard, as Mikhailov tries to pass.
Rojo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov is in close to Rojo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Mikhailov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mikhailov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rojo is adopting a defensive guard.
Mikhailov postures up in Rojo's guard and throws a big left but Rojo blocks it.
Mikhailov stands and throws Rojo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mikhailov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rojo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mikhailov working the ground and pound from side control.
Mikhailov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhailov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T3##SUB#
Mikhailov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mikhailov in side control, throwing shots but Rojo defends.
Rojo is not content to let Mikhailov control the position. #SUB#
Mikhailov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rojo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Mikhailov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rojo, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB#
Mikhailov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mikhailov cracks Rojo with a big elbow.
Mikhailov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mikhailov is working Rojo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mikhailov cracks Rojo with a big elbow.
Mikhailov throws an elbow but Rojo slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Mikhailov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rojo scores with a punch to the head.
Mikhailov wants to clinch.
Rojo catches Mikhailov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov is looking to clinch but Rojo is avoiding it.
Rojo works the jab nicely.#T1#
Rojo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mikhailov has time to react.
Rojo lands with an uppercut that bounces Mikhailov off the cage and back into range.
Rojo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rojo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mikhailov on the side of the head.#TD#
Rojo gets caught flat footed, as Mikhailov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mikhailov is standing up over Rojo. Rojo looks to escape but Mikhailov dives into side control.
#REVB#
Mikhailov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rojo keeps working.
Mikhailov cracks Rojo with a big right hand but Rojo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T2#
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 working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rojo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mikhailov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mikhailov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhailov trying to control the action but Rojo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mikhailov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mikhailov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rojo defending against the ground and pound.
Mikhailov grinds an elbow into Rojo's temple. #T3#
Mikhailov in side control, throwing shots but Rojo defends. #SUB#
Mikhailov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rojo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mikhailov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mikhailov taking a breather here.
Mikhailov wants to control but Rojo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mikhailov tries for a kimura but Rojo is defending well.
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.#T4#
Mikhailov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mikhailov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mikhailov controls the position.
Rojo parries the strikes from Mikhailov easily there. Mikhailov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rojo to escape.
Mikhailov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mikhailov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhailov in side control, throwing shots but Rojo defends. #SUB#
Mikhailov is trying to get an arm triangle but Rojo is defending well.
An elbow from Mikhailov crashes against the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Mikhailov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rojo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rojo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Rojo as he connects with a hook.
Mikhailov throws a body punch but Rojo moves out of range.
Mikhailov takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Mikhailov looking to score a takedown here. Rojo is defending well but Mikhailov drives through and ends up in Rojo's guard.
Rojo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov postures up in Rojo's guard and throws a big left but Rojo blocks it.
Rojo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mikhailov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mikhailov chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Mikhailov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikhailov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mikhailov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mikhailov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mikhailov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikhailov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mikhailov forces his way into half guard.
Mikhailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rojo can do to turn this around?
Mikhailov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mikhailov throwing shots but Rojo is blocking nicely. #T2#
Mikhailov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rojo defending well though.
Mikhailov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mikhailov wants to control but Rojo is keeping him busy.
Mikhailov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rojo's head.
Mikhailov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rojo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Esteban Rojo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rojo has hold of Mikhailov's hands but Mikhailov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mikhailov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Mikhailov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rojo defends it well.
Mikhailov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mikhailov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rojo defending well though. #T3#
Mikhailov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mikhailov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mikhailov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mikhailov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mikhailov trying to control the action but Rojo is working from the bottom.
Mikhailov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mikhailov thows a huge punch but Rojo dodges it nicely.
Mikhailov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andrei Mikhailov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikhailov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rojo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rojo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mikhailov working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Rojo is rocked!#T4#
Mikhailov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rojo is still in real trouble! Can Mikhailov finish him?
Mikhailov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mikhailov wants to take a breather but Rojo is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mikhailov lands a nice short elbow.
Mikhailov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mikhailov working over Rojo with some ground and pound. Rojo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mikhailov throwing shots but Rojo is blocking nicely.
Mikhailov thows a huge punch but Rojo dodges it nicely.
Mikhailov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mikhailov thows a huge punch but Rojo dodges it nicely.
Andrei Mikhailov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mikhailov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Mikhailov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mikhailov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Mikhailov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Silva lands a head shot.
Mikhailov moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Silva stalks Mikhailov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mikhailov's face. Mikhailov staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Andrei Mikhailov has been cut.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mikhailov throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikhailov checks a leg kick.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Mikhailov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mikhailov.
Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva with a jab.
Mikhailov missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Mikhailov moved out of range nicely.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Mikhailov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Mikhailov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Mikhailov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Mikhailov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mikhailov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhailov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva lands a right hand.
Mikhailov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Mikhailov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Mikhailov swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikhailov looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Mikhailov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva lands an overhand right.
Silva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Mikhailov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mikhailov tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mikhailov.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Mikhailov's head back.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mikhailov feints the counter takedown.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mikhailov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mikhailov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mikhailov checks a leg kick nicely.
Mikhailov with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Mikhailov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
#T4#
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mikhailov on the side of the head.
Mikhailov ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Mikhailov throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Mikhailov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
Mikhailov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Mikhailov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.#CL2#
Mikhailov pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikhailov backwards.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Mikhailov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mikhailov misses with a hook.
Mikhailov slips under a jab.#CL2#
Mikhailov rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mikhailov controlling the action here for a moment.
Mikhailov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Mikhailov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mikhailov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva with a hook.#T1##TD#
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mikhailov to the ground. Silva is now in Mikhailov's guard.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhailov can do to turn this around?
Mikhailov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. #REVB#
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.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Mikhailov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Mikhailov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mikhailov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mikhailov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mikhailov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Silva being controlled for a moment.
Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mikhailov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mikhailov happy to just control the position for now.
Mikhailov lands an elbow. #T3#
Mikhailov happy to just control the position for now.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Mikhailov drags him back down.
Mikhailov working the ground and pound.
Mikhailov taking a breather here.
Mikhailov lands an elbow.
Mikhailov controls the position.
Mikhailov scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Silva trying to remain calm as Mikhailov controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Mikhailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrei Mikhailov's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva throws a jab when Mikhailov was well out of range.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Mikhailov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mikhailov lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Mikhailov's head.
Mikhailov misses with a looping right.
Silva blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikhailov defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Mikhailov unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Silva 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.
Mikhailov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice side step and Mikhailov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wesley Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Mikhailov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Mikhailov instigates a clinch.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mikhailov backwards.
Mikhailov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mikhailov controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Mikhailov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mikhailov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mikhailov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wesley Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva thows a leg kick but Mikhailov checks it #TD2#
and Mikhailov counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhailov is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Mikhailov stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mikhailov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mikhailov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mikhailov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikhailov.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there #TD2#
and Mikhailov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mikhailov.
Mikhailov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrei Mikhailov.
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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Mikhailov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Rurov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rurov lands in his opponent's guard.
Rurov cracks Mikhailov with a solid left hand.
Rurov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rurov trying to control but Mikhailov is working from the bottom.
Mikhailov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rurov with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov pulls Rurov in to control the position.
Rurov content to stall in guard here.
Rurov postures up and lands a big shot to Mikhailov's brow. #T1#
Rurov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov is trying to keep Rurov in close.
Mikhailov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mikhailov trying to keep a closed guard but Rurov is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mikhailov pulls Rurov in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Rurov scores with a takedown into Mikhailov's guard.#T2#
Mikhailov has Rurov pulled in close to control his posture.
Mikhailov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mikhailov, not yet.
Mikhailov trying to keep a closed guard but Rurov is proving a slippery customer.
Rurov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rurov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Rurov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mikhailov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rurov trying to control but Mikhailov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Rurov gets the takedown into side control.
Mikhailov bucks up and tries to throw Rurov off but instead Rurov has got his back!
Rurov 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.
I would not like to be Mikhailov right now.
Mikhailov trying to control the hands but Rurov won't let him.
Rurov struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T4#
Rurov gets his hands free as Mikhailov looks to control.
Rurov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rurov lands strikes to the head.
Rurov tries to get the hooks in deep but Mikhailov pushed the leg off.
Rurov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mikhailov holding on to Rurov's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhailov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rurov.
Rurov lands a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ieyso Rurov dominated that round.
That's time! Rurov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mikhailov stalks Rurov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rurov's face. Rurov staggers backwards, shaken.
Mikhailov stalks Rurov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rurov's face. Rurov staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rurov.
Mikhailov holding on.
Rurov controls the position.
Mikhailov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rurov.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Mikhailov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ieyso Rurov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rurov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikhailov keeps working.
Mikhailov wants to control but Rurov postures up.
Rurov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mikhailov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rurov is looking to take a break and control but Mikhailov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mikhailov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rurov working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mikhailov struggling a bit here.
Rurov advances nicely into full mount.
Rurov scoring with strikes but Mikhailov is staying in there.
Mikhailov is trying desperately to improve position.
Rurov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mikhailov wants to control but Rurov is having none of it.
Mikhailov working to try and regain half guard.
Rurov controlling from mount. #T3#
Mikhailov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rurov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mikhailov taking shots to the head.
Rurov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rurov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rurov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhailov can do to turn this around?
Rurov controlling the position easily from mount.
Rurov lands with some strikes.
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.#T4#
Rurov with good strikes from the mount here!
Rurov avoids the attempt from Mikhailov to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurov landing strikes from the mount.
Rurov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rurov wants to control the pace but Mikhailov is squirming around nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Rurov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mikhailov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mikhailov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rurov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ieyso Rurov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Rurov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rurov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mikhailov is looking to get back to his feet here but Rurov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mikhailov's back.
Rurov scores with strikes from the back.
Mikhailov turns into Rurov and is now in his guard.
Rurov keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Mikhailov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rurov keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rurov trying to control the position here.
Rurov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mikhailov controls the pace.
Rurov keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Rurov pulls Mikhailov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mikhailov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mikhailov controlling from the top position.
Rurov has Mikhailov pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mikhailov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Rurov keeps moving. #SUB#
Rurov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mikhailov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Rurov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mikhailov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mikhailov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Rurov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mikhailov controls the pace.
Mikhailov being controlled here momentarily.
Mikhailov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Rurov keeps moving.
Rurov being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rurov shoots in and bounces Mikhailov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Mikhailov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rurov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rurov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rurov 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.
Rurov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mikhailov is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhailov looking to control.
Andrei Mikhailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhailov keeping moving, preventing Rurov from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ieyso Rurov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rurov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ieyso Rurov! |
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