PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Mikhailovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Mikhailovich looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Mikhailovich
vs
Jackson

200 cm
21
280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Apocalypse Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Mikhailovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailovich looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mikhailovich misses with the combination.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mikhailovich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Mikhailovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikhailovich blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Mikhailovich as Jackson shoots in.
Mikhailovich shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Mikhailovich persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anthony Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhailovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.

Jackson instigates a clinch.
Mikhailovich prevents the takedown attempt.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Mikhailovich circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailovich lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Mikhailovich circles away easily

and Mikhailovich counters by clinching up.
Mikhailovich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there

and Mikhailovich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Mikhailovich takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mikhailovich wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mikhailovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mikhailovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mikhailovich misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikhailovich is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Mikhailovich counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mikhailovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.

Mikhailovich instigates a clinch.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Mikhailovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Mikhailovich both land. Nice combination.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Mikhailovich sprawls well.

Mikhailovich clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Mikhailovich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Mikhailovich clinches.
Mikhailovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.

Mikhailovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Mikhailovich.
Mikhailovich tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikhailovich clinches but Jackson breaks the clinch

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mikhailovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mikhailovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Mikhailovich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Mikhailovich checks it

and Mikhailovich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mikhailovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson shoots and misses

and Mikhailovich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Jackson pulls Mikhailovich into guard.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Mikhailovich from standing up.

Mikhailovich stands up from Jackson's guard - Mikhailovich perhaps looking for a knockout.

Mikhailovich clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Mikhailovich dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice takedown defense from Mikhailovich. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Mikhailovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mikhailovich as he avoids it easily.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.

Mikhailovich moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson stalling.
A knee to the head by Mikhailovich.
Mikhailovich looking to slow down the pace here.

Mikhailovich manages to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mikhailovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Sergei Mikhailovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but Mikhailovich moves away
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhailovich scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Mikhailovich clinches.
Jackson keeps control of Mikhailovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Mikhailovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sergei Mikhailovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikhailovich scores with a jab to the head.
Mikhailovich circles away from the clinch attempt

and Mikhailovich counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mikhailovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mikhailovich has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Mikhailovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Mikhailovich managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson has Mikhailovich pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Mikhailovich counters with a good, hard body kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Mikhailovich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mikhailovich.

Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson controls Mikhailovich momentarily but Mikhailovich frees himself.
Mikhailovich trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mikhailovich off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mikhailovich misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mikhailovich clinches with his opponent.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mikhailovich blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson has Mikhailovich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mikhailovich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mikhailovich has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Mikhailovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Mikhailovich.
Mikhailovich tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mikhailovich smiles and moves away.
Mikhailovich wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mikhailovich tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mikhailovich dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mikhailovich prevents it.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Mikhailovich blocks with his arms.

Jackson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jackson manages to end up in side control.
Mikhailovich is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mikhailovich to his feet.
Mikhailovich fails to land the takedown.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mikhailovich swivels and escapes.
Mikhailovich jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mikhailovich bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut

and Mikhailovich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Mikhailovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mikhailovich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.

Mikhailovich moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Mikhailovich dominated that second round.
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!

Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Mikhailovich counters with an outside leg kick.

Mikhailovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Mikhailovich as the two fighters clinch.
Mikhailovich managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.

Mikhailovich breaks the clinch.
Mikhailovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mikhailovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Mikhailovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mikhailovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikhailovich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body

and Mikhailovich counters by clinching up.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sergei Mikhailovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Jackson.
The is referee keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mikhailovich'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.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikhailovich throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Mikhailovich throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.

Mikhailovich clinches.
Mikhailovich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mikhailovich tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikhailovich closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.

Mikhailovich gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mikhailovich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Mikhailovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich is trying to buck Jackson off.
Jackson cracks Mikhailovich with a big elbow.

Jackson stands up.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mikhailovich is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Mikhailovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikhailovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mikhailovich moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Mikhailovich tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Mikhailovich pushes him off.
Mikhailovich looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Mikhailovich keeps it at a distance.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Mikhailovich closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mikhailovich blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mikhailovich prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhailovich lands with a slapping head kick.
Mikhailovich looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson tries to clinch but Mikhailovich moves away
and Mikhailovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mikhailovich as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergei Mikhailovich.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mikhailovich, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Mikhailovich!