PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Traks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nakitu Michichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Traks
vs
Michichi

214 cm
27
270 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

189 cm
26
265 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Steel Penn's Laundry

Steel Penn's Laundry
Steel Penn's Laundry

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glen Traks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nakitu Michichi!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traks misses with a head kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Traks enables Michichi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Traks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Michichi passes Traks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Michichi working over Traks with some ground and pound. Traks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Traks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Michichi is trying to control. Traks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Michichi is working for a submission of some sort.
Traks has hold of Michichi's hands but Michichi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Michichi is working away from the top position though.
Michichi trying to control the action but Traks is working from the bottom.
Michichi tries to pass to full mount but Traks defends it.
Traks taking some punishment here, with Michichi in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michichi trying to pass the guard but Traks defending well.

Traks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Michichi pulls his head out easily.

Traks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Michichi pulls his head out easily.
Michichi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Traks's head.

Traks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Michichi seems content to control.
Traks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Traks looking for submissions off his back.
Michichi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Michichi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michichi is keen to just control but Traks is a slippery customer.
Michichi passes into side control, despite Traks's attempt to control the position.
A lull in the action here.

Michichi is trying to get an arm triangle but Traks is defending well.
Michichi is putting a hurting on Traks here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michichi grinds an elbow into Traks's temple.
Michichi working away.
Traks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Traks trying to control from the bottom.
Michichi is trying to control. Traks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Traks tries to get to full guard but Michichi has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michichi slips a nice elbow through Traks's hands, connecting with Traks's forehead.
Traks is staying active underneath Michichi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Michichi is looking for a kimura but Traks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Michichi to get the leverage.
Michichi controlling the action here.
Michichi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Traks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Michichi seems content to control.

Michichi is trying to work for a kimura but Traks is defending well.
Michichi is trying to control. Traks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Michichi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Michichi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Traks is looking for a sweep. Michichi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Michichi trying to mount his opponent but Traks defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Traks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Michichi pulls his head out easily.

Michichi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Traks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Michichi.
Michichi trying to control the action but Traks is working from the bottom.

Michichi is trying to work for a kimura but Traks is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michichi lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Traks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Michichi pulls his head out easily.
Traks gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakitu Michichi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Michichi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Traks quickly recovers to half guard.
Michichi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Michichi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Traks has hold of Michichi's hands but Michichi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Traks gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Michichi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michichi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Michichi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Michichi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Traks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michichi has managed to get both his arms back between Traks's legs - danger averted.

Traks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Michichi is aware though and is defending well.
Michichi advances to half guard.

Michichi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Michichi thows a huge punch but Traks dodges it nicely.
Traks wants to control but Michichi passes into side.

Michichi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Traks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michichi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Traks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Michichi working over Traks with some ground and pound. Traks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Michichi working the head and body with strikes.

Traks looking for submissions off his back.
Traks tries to roll over but Michichi keeps him under control.

Michichi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Traks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Michichi.
Michichi trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michichi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Michichi tries to pass to full mount but Traks defends it.

Michichi wants to work for an arm triangle but Traks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Michichi drops an elbow to the side of Traks's head.

Traks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Michichi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Traks tries to get to full guard but Michichi has control of the leg.
Michichi working over Traks with some ground and pound. Traks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Michichi is working away from the top position though.
Michichi wants to pass the guard but Traks is defending well.
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. Michichi connects with a nice short shot to Traks's temple.
Michichi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Traks!
Michichi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Traks tries to hold on but Michichi postures up.
Traks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Michichi scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Traks is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Michichi! Traks is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nakitu Michichi!