PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razzil Darkbrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels's entrance music is Sexy Boy. A fine choice. Razzil Darkbrew has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Michaels
vs
Darkbrew

189 cm
26
245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

194 cm
26
213 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Razzil Darkbrew!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Michaels darts in and clinches Darkbrew up against the cage.
Darkbrew keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Michaels's efforts to push away.
Michaels wants a takedown but no success here.
Darkbrew scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Shawn Michaels has been cut.
Michaels avoiding damage as Darkbrew throws knees to the body.
Darkbrew misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Michaels.
Darkbrew effectively controlling the action here.
Darkbrew working Michaels over with knees to the body.
Michaels tries for a takedown. No joy.
Darkbrew lands an elbow just above Michaels 's eye.
Darkbrew is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Michaels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darkbrew lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkbrew content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Michaels has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darkbrew avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Michaels takes a knee to the side of the body.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Michaels takes an elbow to the temple.
Michaels is trying to push Darkbrew away but Darkbrew has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Darkbrew lands an elbow inside that Michaels shrugs off.
The referee is keeping an eye on Darkbrew - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Darkbrew continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Darkbrew landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Darkbrew.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkbrew taking a breather.
Darkbrew lands a knee to the body.
Darkbrew tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Darkbrew has Michaels pushed against the cage.
Darkbrew creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Michaels's defenses.
Darkbrew with a knee to the head.
Darkbrew comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Darkbrew.
Come on Darkbrew - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Razzil Darkbrew.
Michaels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darkbrew lands a head kick. Michaels smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Darkbrew throws a low kick but Michaels moves out of range easily.

Michaels clinches up against the cage.
Darkbrew content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Darkbrew unloads a knee to the mid-section. Michaels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Darkbrew's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels avoiding damage as Darkbrew throws knees to the body.
Darkbrew misses with a knee strike.
Darkbrew lands an elbow inside.
Darkbrew prevents the takedown attempt.
Darkbrew is struggling to control the position.
Michaels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Darkbrew gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Darkbrew to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razzil Darkbrew dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Michaels's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Michaels checks a low kick from Darkbrew.
Darkbrew connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darkbrew connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darkbrew throws a push kick but Michaels slaps the foot to one side.
Darkbrew stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Darkbrew wants it to stay on the feet.

Darkbrew rushes Michaels and presses him up against the cage.
Darkbrew lands a nice elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Darkbrew - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Razzil Darkbrew.

Darkbrew clinches with his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Michaels jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Darkbrew walks away with a smile on his face. Michaels gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Darkbrew cracks the inside of Michaels's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Darkbrew has closed the distance and engaged Michaels in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Darkbrew connects with a nasty looking knee right to Michaels's face.
Darkbrew landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Darkbrew lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Darkbrew drops Michaels with a big knee straight up the middle! Michaels is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Michaels is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Darkbrew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Michaels, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Michaels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darkbrew lands a nice elbow.
Darkbrew has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Michaels - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Darkbrew, and another! Michaels is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Razzil Darkbrew!