PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kayden Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Michaels
vs
Fletcher

186 cm
25
185 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

183 cm
25
198 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kayden Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Michaels or perhaps it was just good defense by Fletcher which made him look bad.
Michaels feints a jab promting Fletcher to slip. Michaels then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fletcher slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Michaels.
Fletcher missing with a left hand there. Michaels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Michaels gets a clinch.
Michaels drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michaels is trying to drag Fletcher to the mat but Fletcher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels is working for takedown but Fletcher is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fletcher is looking to control Michaels's arms but Michaels gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fletcher has his back to the cage.
Michaels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fletcher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michaels looking for a takedown.
Michaels has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fletcher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fletcher misses with a punch on the inside.
Fletcher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fletcher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Michaels or not.

Fletcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fletcher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michaels counters with a good low kick that Fletcher was not able to check.
Michaels cracks the inside of Fletcher's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Michaels shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Michaels was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Michaels trying to control but Fletcher is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fletcher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Michaels misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fletcher tries to hold on but Michaels postures up.
Michaels takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fletcher tries to hold on but Michaels pushes him away.
Michaels controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brock Michaels.
Michaels moves in looking to clinch but Fletcher pushes him off.
Michaels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels slips a straight right by Fletcher.
Michaels throws a head kick but Fletcher moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Fletcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Michaels feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Michaels tries to free his leg and advance position but Fletcher is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fletcher wants to stand and escape but Michaels is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Michaels dominated that round.
That's time! Michaels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Michaels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fletcher.
Michaels scores with a leg kick.
Fletcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kayden Fletcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Fletcher. No joy for Michaels on that attempt.
Fletcher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Michaels counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fletcher's knee momentarily.
Michaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michaels shoots in looking for a takedown but Fletcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Michaels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michaels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fletcher.
Michaels jabs at Fletcher's body.
Fletcher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Michaels.
Michaels connects with a nice looking jab.

Michaels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Michaels controlling the action here.
Michaels's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Michaels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fletcher is trying to control but can't.

Brock Michaels has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Michaels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michaels.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Michaels closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fletcher quickly recovers to half guard.
Michaels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Michaels is taking a breather. Fletcher 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.
Michaels has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is in all sorts of trouble here.
Michaels controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Michaels seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fletcher for as long as he can get away with.
Fletcher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Michaels dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Michaels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Michaels shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Michaels was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Michaels lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Michaels controlling the position easily from mount.
Michaels unloading with bombs!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Michaels throws some wild stikes that Fletcher manages to avoid easily.

That's two 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.
Fletcher tries to lock up and control but Michaels gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Michaels controlling the pace for now.
Kayden Fletcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michaels is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fletcher can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher can't escape the position.
Michaels controlling from the full mount.
Brock Michaels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Michaels prevents Fletcher from getting the reversal.
Michaels controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Brock Michaels has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Michaels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Michaels, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Michaels!