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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonide Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry Palmer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leonide Mikhailov 's chin.
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210 lbs
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186 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Terry Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonide Mikhailov !
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer looks to land a right hand but Mikhailov moved out of range.
Palmer tries to clinch up.
Mikhailov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palmer tries to stand but Mikhailov is controlling from the bottom.
Palmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Mikhailov keeps moving.
Mikhailov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Palmer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mikhailov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Palmer's back instead.
Mikhailov connects with a big shot to the side of Palmer's head.
Palmer is in bad spot here.
Mikhailov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Palmer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer just trying to survive but Mikhailov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Palmer has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mikhailov .
Even with his hooks in, Mikhailov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Mikhailov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palmer. 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 punishing Palmer with strikes - can he finish him?!
Palmer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mikhailov is stalling here. Palmer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mikhailov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Palmer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Palmer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mikhailov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Palmer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Palmer working the ground and pound but Mikhailov is defending the strikes.
Mikhailov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Sloppy strikes there by Palmer.
Palmer 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 tries to improve position but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhailov .
Mikhailov throws a one two combo.
Palmer has a takedown stuffed.
Palmer is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Mikhailov to counter with a crisp jab.
Palmer keeps the fight on the outside.
Palmer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mikhailov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhailov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Palmer backs up against the cage.
Mikhailov tries to clinch but Palmer is having none of it.
Palmer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palmer wants it to stay on the feet.
Palmer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mikhailov counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhailov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mikhailov tries to clinch but Palmer moves away
and Palmer counters with a one-two to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Mikhailov scores with a four punch combination!
Mikhailov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Palmer sprawls well initially but Mikhailov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhailov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mikhailov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palmer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Palmer tries to get out of the position.
Mikhailov trying to pass the guard but Palmer defending well.
Palmer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palmer is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mikhailov .
Palmer looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhailov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mikhailov working Palmer over with strikes.
Palmer wants to improve his position but Mikhailov is controlling well.
Palmer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mikhailov thows a huge punch but Palmer dodges it nicely.
Palmer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Palmer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mikhailov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mikhailov is taking a breather. Palmer 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mikhailov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mikhailov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mikhailov showed some decent athleticism there.
Palmer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mikhailov jumps into side control!
Mikhailov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Palmer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mikhailov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mikhailov scoring with punches and elbows.
Mikhailov working the head with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ground and pound from Mikhailov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Palmer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mikhailov tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonide Mikhailov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mikhailov lands a nice shot that snaps Palmer's head back.
Palmer feints and as Mikhailov raises his hands in defense, Palmer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Mikhailov keeps moving.
Mikhailov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palmer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palmer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Palmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mikhailov is looking to stand up but Palmer isn't so interested in that idea.
Mikhailov looking to control.
Mikhailov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mikhailov lands a decent shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Palmer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mikhailov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Mikhailov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Mikhailov .
A right-left combo lands from Mikhailov .
Palmer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mikhailov .
Mikhailov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Palmer's waist but Palmer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mikhailov off to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Mikhailov blocks the leg kick.
Palmer misses with a takedown
and Mikhailov counters with a leg kick.
Mikhailov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Palmer was covering up waiting for the punch and Mikhailov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mikhailov postures up.
Mikhailov landing some decent shots from guard.
Palmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mikhailov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mikhailov trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Palmer is trying to keep Mikhailov in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mikhailov .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mikhailov is defended easily by Palmer.
Mikhailov thumps Palmer with a low kick.
Mikhailov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Palmer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Palmer lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov is trying to keep Palmer in close.
Mikhailov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palmer.
Mikhailov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palmer is controlling him.
Palmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mikhailov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palmer has managed to get both his arms back between Mikhailov 's legs - danger averted.
Palmer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mikhailov 's head.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Mikhailov keeps moving.
Mikhailov kicks Palmer off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A right-left combo lands from Mikhailov .
Mikhailov staying out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mikhailov .
Terry Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonide Mikhailov .
Palmer darts in and clinches Mikhailov up against the cage.
Mikhailov is trying to trip Palmer. He has hold of a leg but Palmer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mikhailov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Palmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palmer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Leonide Mikhailov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mikhailov landing with the ground and pound.
Mikhailov stands up over Palmer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palmer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhailov is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leonide Mikhailov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mikhailov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Palmer lands with a nice combination. Mikhailov backs away looking to recover.
Palmer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mikhailov counters with a nice uppercut.
Palmer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mikhailov scores with a three punch combo!
Palmer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mikhailov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palmer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mikhailov counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palmer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mikhailov .
Mikhailov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mikhailov is looking to break free of the clinch but Palmer has double underhooks.
Palmer has Mikhailov pressed against the cage, preventing Mikhailov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Palmer prevents Mikhailov from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Palmer.
Mikhailov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palmer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mikhailov finds it's way round the side to connect with Palmer's head.
Palmer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mikhailov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mikhailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikhailov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mikhailov tries to close the distance and clinch but Palmer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mikhailov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palmer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mikhailov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmer shoots in looking for a takedown. Mikhailov tries to sprawl out of it but Palmer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mikhailov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Palmer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mikhailov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good exchange - Mikhailov coming out on top.
Mikhailov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Palmer is fending him off so far but Mikhailov persists. Nope, Palmer circles away and we're back to standing.
Terry Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonide Mikhailov .
Palmer falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Mikhailov counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Mikhailov .
Mikhailov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mikhailov throws a combination. Palmer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice shot lands for Mikhailov .
Mikhailov scores with a one two! Palmer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mikhailov lands with an overhand left.
Mikhailov fails to land the takedown.
Palmer clinches but Mikhailov breaks the clinch
and Mikhailov counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Palmer misses.
Mikhailov lands a jab to Palmer's midsection.
Good shot there by Mikhailov .
Palmer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mikhailov counters with a shoot takedown. Palmer fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhailov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palmer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mikhailov defends well.
Mikhailov throwing strikes from guard but Palmer blocks nicely.
Mikhailov trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Palmer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mikhailov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mikhailov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Palmer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mikhailov is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Palmer is looking to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mikhailov .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mikhailov closes the distance and clinches.
Mikhailov can't break the clinch.
Mikhailov can't break the clinch.
Mikhailov breaks the clinch.
Palmer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Palmer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palmer wants it to stay on the feet.
Mikhailov moves in looking to clinch but Palmer pushes him off.
Mikhailov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Palmer.
Mikhailov scores with a punch to the head.
Mikhailov checks a leg kick.
Palmer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mikhailov looks to land a combination. Palmer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mikhailov 's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mikhailov duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses.
Mikhailov catches Palmer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Terry Palmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonide Mikhailov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palmer throws out a loose jab but Mikhailov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhailov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mikhailov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonide 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonide Mikhailov !
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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