PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Brown
vs
Michaels

150 cm
25
310 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
281 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Springfield HW Nutrition

Just Fight

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michaels pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Michaels settles back down.
Michaels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a looping right.
Michaels lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Brown tries to clinch but Michaels is having none of it.
Michaels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Michaels lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Brown looks to land a combination but Michaels avoids it well.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michaels is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Michaels looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Michaels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Michaels.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Michaels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Michaels lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Michaels connects with the punch.
Michaels staying out of range there.
Brown wants to clinch.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michaels thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Michaels is just out of range.
Michaels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Michaels takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown darts in and clinches Michaels up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown tries to work over Michaels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Michaels wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Michaels.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Michaels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Leroy Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Michaels.
Michaels taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michaels scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michaels throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
Leroy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Michaels.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Michaels paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

It looks like Leroy Brown has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Michaels has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michaels.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Michaels moves away and avoids it.
Michaels throws a shot to the body.
Michaels swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Brown moves out of range as Michaels throws a body kick.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Michaels.
A lazy left from Michaels finds it's target.
Michaels jabs Brown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michaels.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Michaels is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brown rather than just go for the knockout.
Michaels scores with a shot to the body.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Michaels throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown misses with a shot to the body
and Michaels counters with an outside leg kick.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Michaels takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Michaels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Michaels's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Michaels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Michaels connects with an inside leg kick.
Michaels swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Michaels cracks Brown with a good jab.
Michaels lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Michaels with a jab.
Michaels scores with a shot to the body.
Michaels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Michaels.
Michaels lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Michaels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Michaels. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Michaels throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Michaels is just out of range.
Michaels connects with a jab.
Michaels takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Michaels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michaels misses with an uppercut.
Michaels slips a straight right by Brown.
Brown misses with a combination
and Michaels counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Michaels.
Michaels tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Michaels.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michaels throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown avoids the body shot from Michaels.
That kick from Michaels tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Michaels thows a body shot but no joy.
Michaels lands with a shot to the body.
Michaels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Michaels lands with a cross.
Michaels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown tries to bum rush Michaels with a series of wild strikes but Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Michaels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Michaels.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Michaels.
Brown avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Michaels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Michaels jabs Brown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Michaels scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michaels. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michaels works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Michaels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michaels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Michaels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michaels scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Michaels misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels lands a jab.
Michaels scoring well with a low kick there.
Michaels keeps Brown at a distance using the push kick.
Nice body punch from Michaels.
Michaels bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Both fighters circling a little - Michaels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Michaels punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Michaels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jerry Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michaels thuds his shin into the meat of Brown's side.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Leroy Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Michaels takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Michaels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Michaels swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Michaels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Michaels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Michaels motions for Brown to come forward. Michaels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Michaels.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michaels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Michaels!
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut there from Michaels.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
Michaels cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brown's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Michaels connects with a single shot there.
Brown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Michaels throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Michaels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Michaels.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.

Michaels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Michaels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
Michaels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michaels.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michaels lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Michaels.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Michaels has time to react.
Brown tries to clinch but Michaels is having none of it.
Michaels is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brown moves out of range as Michaels strikes.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
Michaels slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels lands with a thumping leg kick.
Michaels lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both fighters circling a little - Michaels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Michaels scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels lands with a right hand.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Michaels finds it's target.
Leroy Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
Michaels scores with a nice head shot.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michaels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Michaels can pounce on him.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Michaels lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Michaels lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Michaels scoring well with a low kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Michaels thumps Brown with a low kick.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Michaels does it's job there.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Michaels ducks down to avoid it.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Michaels. Michaels obviously looking to wear him down.
Michaels circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michaels throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Michaels connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
Michaels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Michaels jabs at Brown's body.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Michaels can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Michaels scores with a nice strike.
Jerry Michaels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Michaels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Michaels moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Michaels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Michaels, right into the meat.
Michaels bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Michaels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Michaels winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30

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