PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Huxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Boy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Michaels
vs
Huxley

185 cm
28
220 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

177 cm
23
209 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Huxley!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huxley fails with a takedown attempt.
Michaels stuffs the takedown.
Huxley fails in his attempt to clinch.

Michaels has closed the distance and engaged Huxley in a clinch.
Huxley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shawn Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Huxley.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Michaels.
Michaels looking for a takedown.

Huxley has picked Michaels up - he's going for a ride! Huxley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Michaels is looking for a sweep. Huxley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Huxley connects with a nice short shot to Michaels's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Huxley.
Huxley wants to control but Michaels is keeping him busy.
Michaels pushes Huxley off but Huxley dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxley prevents Michaels from escaping the position.
Michaels is not content to let Huxley control the position.
Huxley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Michaels is avoiding damage well.

Huxley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Michaels has escaped the position, nice work there.
Michaels manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Michaels trying to pass the guard but Huxley defending well.
Huxley is trying to stand.
Huxley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Michaels's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Michaels's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Huxley is hanging on to Michaels's back as he tries to escape.
Michaels is trying to get back to his feet but Huxley has full control of the position and if anything, Michaels has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Can Michaels hold on?! Huxley is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Michaels is taking damage to the body and head.
Michaels controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Huxley trying to control momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Michaels as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Huxley!
Michaels rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Huxley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Huxley working over Michaels with some ground and pound. Michaels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Michaels wants to get back to his feet.
Huxley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Michaels defending well though.
Michaels is in trouble now - Huxley has advanced to mount!
Huxley landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huxley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huxley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Huxley lands a big elbow.
Huxley lands a heavy elbow.
Huxley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huxley prevents Michaels from getting the reversal.
Huxley landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huxley scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Michaels is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huxley lands with some strikes.
Oh Michaels is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michaels is trying to escape the mount.
Huxley connects with a bit shot that sees Michaels covering up! More strikes from Huxley and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Huxley is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Huxley!