PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Krakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melvin Michaels is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Krakowski
vs
Michaels

177 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bernard Krakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melvin Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krakowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Krakowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michaels throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krakowski counters with a head kick.
Krakowski wants to clinch but Michaels slips to the side

and Michaels counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krakowski won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krakowski is pushing Michaels's head away, looking to escape. Michaels manages to hold on to the position though.
Michaels lands a few punches from side control.
Michaels landing a few strikes.
Krakowski wants to control but Michaels postures up.
Michaels working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Michaels is staying tight to Krakowski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Michaels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krakowski keeps working.
Michaels lands some shots froms side control.
Michaels working the ground and pound.
Michaels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krakowski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Michaels advances to mount.
Michaels putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowski tries to buck Michaels off but he can't manage it.
Michaels content just to control the position here.
Krakowski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Krakowski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Michaels.
Krakowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Michaels punishing his opponent with strikes.
A big strike lands for Michaels! That's really hurt Krakowski and he's turned his back - Michaels keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Michaels jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

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