PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abel Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herrera's entrance music is realeza. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Herrera
vs
Michaels

190 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
163 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abel Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Michaels!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herrera.
A low kick from Herrera is predictable there
enabling Michaels to counter with a crisp jab.
Herrera dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Abel Herrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Herrera wants to slow Michaels down by chopping away at his legs.
Michaels slips a jab and a cross from Herrera.
Michaels misses with a two punch combination.
Herrera throws a right hand that Michaels ducks under and follows up with a left that Michaels also avoids with ease.
Herrera feints a jab promting Michaels to slip. Herrera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Michaels slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michaels stalks Herrera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Herrera's face. Herrera staggers backwards, shaken.
Michaels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michaels swats away the attempt to clinch by Herrera.
Herrera goes for a double leg but Michaels avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Michaels continues to drive forward.
Herrera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Michaels has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels tries to pull guard but Herrera won't allow it.
Michaels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Herrera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Herrera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Michaels.
Abel Herrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Michaels.
Michaels gets underhooks to prevent Herrera's takedown attempt.
Herrera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Michaels smiles and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Michaels blocks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michaels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good standup being displayed there by Michaels as he connects with a hook.
Herrera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Michaels fails to land with a series of punches.
Herrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herrera tries to clinch up but Michaels circles away and keeps his distance.
Michaels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Herrera doesn't seem bothered though.
Herrera lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Michaels has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels lands with a nice body punch.
Michaels misses with a wild combination.
Michaels cracks a nice hook into Herrera's ribs.
Michaels punishes Herrera's body with a nice straight punch.
Herrera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera misses with a looping left.
Herrera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Michaels counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Michaels.

Herrera pulls guard successfully.

Michaels is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Herrera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Herrera has escaped and now he's on top!

Michaels working for a triangle but Herrera defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera preventing the sweep.

Michaels is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Michaels manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Herrera dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Nice sprawl there from Michaels as Herrera shoots in.
Herrera slips a jab and a cross from Michaels.
Herrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herrera misses with a two punch combination.
Michaels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Herrera. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Michaels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herrera wants to slow Michaels down by chopping away at his legs.
Michaels is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Herrera rather than just go for the knockout.
Michaels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Herrera.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herrera circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Herrera does no damage.
Herrera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Michaels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Michaels.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Herrera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Herrera closes the distance but Michaels moves to the side

and Michaels holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Herrera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Michaels has him pressed against the cage.
Herrera has had enough of the clinch but Michaels keeps him there for the moment.

Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michaels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herrera closes the distance and clinches up with Michaels, looking for a takedown. Herrera pushes Michaels against the cage but Michaels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Michaels.
Josh Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Michaels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michaels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Michaels punishes Herrera's body with a nice straight punch.
Herrera throws a right and a left that Michaels avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Michaels. Those never looked like landing.
Michaels lands with a cross.
Herrera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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 connects with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Michaels blocks the leg kick.
Michaels with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Michaels. Those never looked like landing.
Jab by Michaels.
No joy there for Michaels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michaels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Michaels both land. Nice combination.
Herrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michaels scores with a nice strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a body punch but Herrera moves out of range.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michaels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abel Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels punishes Herrera's body with a nice straight punch.
Herrera tries to move into range but Michaels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Herrera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michaels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michaels goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Herrera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Herrera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Herrera tries to clinch but Michaels is having none of it.
A left and a right from Michaels both land. Nice combination.
Michaels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Herrera dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Herrera looks to land a combination but Michaels avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herrera misses with a few strikes there.
Herrera swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Michaels.
Herrera moves forwards but Michaels connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Michaels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herrera.
Michaels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Herrera both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michaels lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Herrera moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Michaels moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
Michaels misses the shot to the body.
Michaels slips a jab and a cross from Herrera.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herrera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Herrera shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herrera misses with a double jab.
Herrera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Michaels avoids it really well and circles away.
Herrera swinging wildly here.
Herrera moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Michaels circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Herrera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Herrera misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Michaels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Herrera throws a right hand that Michaels ducks under and follows up with a left that Michaels also avoids with ease.
Herrera tries to move into range but Michaels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Herrera throws a series of punches but Michaels avoids them all with ease.
Michaels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Michaels.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herrera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herrera takes one to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Michaels scores with a four punch combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Michaels!
Michaels lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Michaels.
Herrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Herrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michaels moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Michaels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Herrera is looking to chop away at Michaels's legs.
Herrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Michaels lands a glancing blow to the side of Herrera's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Herrera. Michaels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Herrera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michaels throws a series of strikes that have Herrera backpedaling.
Michaels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herrera is defended easily by Michaels.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels scores with a three punch combo!
Michaels scores with the left hand. Herrera knows he should have avoided that one.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michaels stalks Herrera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Herrera's face. Herrera staggers backwards, shaken.
Michaels feints a jab promting Herrera to slip. Michaels then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Herrera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Herrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Michaels lands with a nice combination. Herrera backs away looking to recover.
Herrera tries to clinch up but Michaels circles away and keeps his distance.
Michaels throws a right and a left that Herrera avoids nicely.
Michaels swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.
Herrera shoots in but Michaels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michaels misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Herrera misses.
Herrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Michaels. Those never looked like landing.
Michaels misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michaels sprawls well. Michaels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels scores with a three punch combo!

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Michaels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Michaels has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

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