PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Holmes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Holmes
vs
Michaels

200 cm
23
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

177 cm
22
222 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Michaels takes one to the chin there.
Holmes moves out of range as Michaels throws a body kick.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes misses with a double jab.
Holmes lands a glancing blow to the side of Michaels's head.
Michaels looks to land a body kick but Holmes moved away.
Holmes works over Michaels's head and body with a nice combination.
John Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Michaels avoids them all with ease.
Holmes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Holmes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holmes lands with a left to the head.
Holmes looking to stall.
Holmes misses with a punch on the inside.

Michaels turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Michaels manages to end up in side control.
Michaels looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Holmes is avoiding damage well.

Michaels working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Michaels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holmes is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Michaels is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holmes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holmes tries to buck Michaels off but Michaels is having none of it.

Michaels working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Michaels is chipping away with strikes.
Holmes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmes tries to get out of the position.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom here.
Michaels 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to control Michaels's posture but Michaels avoids it.
Holmes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Michaels wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Michaels is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holmes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Michaels.
Michaels happy to just control the position for now.
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Michaels keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Holmes tries to buck Michaels off but Michaels is having none of it.
Michaels creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Michaels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes tries to buck Michaels off but Michaels is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Michaels looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Michaels looks gassed!
Michaels grinds an elbow into Holmes's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holmes is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Michaels will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Michaels looks for the body kick but Holmes saw that one coming.
Michaels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Michaels takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Kevin Michaels has been cut.
Michaels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holmes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Michaels backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaels blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holmes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holmes throws a low kick but Michaels avoids it.
Holmes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Michaels in his tracks.
Holmes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holmes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Michaels avoids them all with ease.
Holmes throws a low kick but Michaels moves out of range easily.
Holmes lands a two punch combo.

Holmes drops Michaels with a beautiful combination! Michaels stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Holmes is looking for the KO!

Michaels is rocked!
Holmes swinging wildly here.
Michaels is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
Michaels throws a wild body kick that Holmes sees coming a mile off.
Michaels seems to have recovered his senses.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Holmes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Michaels throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Michaels is in Holmes's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes 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.
Holmes looking to control.
Holmes managing to control the position.
Holmes wants to sweep here but Michaels controlling him for the moment.
Holmes wants to hit a switch here but Michaels passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Holmes there!

Michaels looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels punching from mount but Holmes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Holmes wants to hold on but Michaels pushes him away.
Holmes can't escape the position.
Holmes wants to control but Michaels is having none of it.

Michaels with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kevin Michaels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Michaels punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is desperately trying to improve his position but Michaels has a good base and remains in mount.
Holmes is in a horrible position here. Michaels smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Holmes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Michaels dominating with strikes here.
Michaels wants to take his opponent's back but Holmes doesn't allow it.
Holmes is squirming around, avoiding Michaels's attempts to control the action.
Holmes wants to control but Michaels is having none of it.
Michaels lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to hold on but Michaels pushes him away.
Holmes is desperately trying to improve his position but Michaels has a good base and remains in mount.
Michaels tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holmes tries to lock up and control but Michaels gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holmes is trying to reverse the position but instead Michaels has taken his back - oops!

Michaels has got one arm under Holmes's chin. This could be trouble... Holmes trying to control the other hand but Michaels gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Holmes has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Michaels!