PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Herbstreit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbstreit has chosen Shinedown - Cry for Help as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Michaels
vs
Herbstreit

186 cm
23
218 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
217 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Convicted

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaz Michaels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Herbstreit!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Michaels.
Michaels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herbstreit looks to land a combination but Michaels avoids it well.
Michaels blocks a leg kick.
Herbstreit misses with a series of wild punches.
Herbstreit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michaels moves away.
A cross from Herbstreit lands.
Herbstreit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herbstreit cracks the inside of Michaels's front leg.
Michaels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Herbstreit pinned against the cage. Herbstreit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michaels walks into a jab.
A jab from Herbstreit misses.
Herbstreit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbstreit tries to bum rush Michaels with a series of wild strikes but Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Herbstreit misses its intended target.
Michaels shoots in for a double leg but Herbstreit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herbstreit throws a nice looking combination but Michaels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Herbstreit just misses with a punch to the body.
Herbstreit misses with the combination.
Herbstreit throws the left hand but Michaels avoids the punch easily.
Michaels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Herbstreit circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Herbstreit misses the target.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herbstreit but Herbstreit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michaels fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Herbstreit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michaels moves away.
Michaels slips a jab and a cross from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit looks to land a combination. Michaels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Herbstreit misses the target.
Herbstreit takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Herbstreit.
Michaels shoots in looking for a takedown. Herbstreit tries to sprawl out of it but Michaels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herbstreit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herbstreit throws a body punch but Michaels moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels slips a straight right by Herbstreit.
Good standup being displayed there by Herbstreit as he connects with a hook.
Herbstreit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herbstreit misses with a low kick as Michaels jumps back.
Herbstreit loads up on a big right hand but Michaels slips the punch.
No joy there for Herbstreit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herbstreit looks gassed!
A jab from Herbstreit misses.
Herbstreit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Herbstreit thows a body shot but no joy.
Herbstreit loads up on a big right hand but Michaels slips the punch.
Herbstreit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Michaels walks into a stiff left hand from Herbstreit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaels manages to avoid it.
Herbstreit throws a hook but Michaels avoids it easily.

Michaels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Herbstreit's guard.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Herbstreit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herbstreit can't keep his opponent in guard - Michaels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Michaels looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Michaels is looking for a kimura but Herbstreit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Michaels to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Michaels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Herbstreit misses its intended target.
Herbstreit misses with a series of wild punches.
Herbstreit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Herbstreit misses the jab.
Herbstreit misses with a straight right.
Michaels fails to land the takedown.
Herbstreit looks to score with a jab to the body but Michaels is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Herbstreit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michaels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Herbstreit misses with a hook. Michaels ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michaels tries for a takedown but Herbstreit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herbstreit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herbstreit as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Michaels or perhaps it was just good defense by Herbstreit which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Herbstreit throws an overhand right that lands on Michaels's shoulder, as Michaels tries to avoid the shot.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herbstreit waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Michaels.
Michaels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Herbstreit throws out the jab.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Herbstreit.
No luck for Michaels with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Michaels shoots for a double leg takedown but Herbstreit sprawls well. He's pushed Michaels's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herbstreit throws a right hand that Michaels ducks under and follows up with a left that Michaels also avoids with ease.
Herbstreit looks to throw the jab but Michaels is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the side of Michaels's head but Michaels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Herbstreit misses with an uppercut.
Herbstreit connects with a single shot there.
Herbstreit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Herbstreit throws out a loose jab but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Herbstreit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herbstreit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michaels.
Herbstreit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michaels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michaels slips a straight right by Herbstreit.
Michaels fails to land the takedown.
Michaels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michaels connects with a single shot there.

Michaels gets the takedown into side control.

Michaels stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Michaels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herbstreit is fending him off so far but Michaels persists. Nope, Herbstreit circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Michaels checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Michaels closes the distance and clinches up with Herbstreit, looking for a takedown. Michaels pushes Herbstreit against the cage but Herbstreit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Herbstreit misses with an uppercut.
Michaels dodges the punch combination from Herbstreit.
Chad Herbstreit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Herbstreit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Herbstreit looks to throw the jab but Michaels is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michaels shoots in and drives through. Herbstreit sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Herbstreit misses the target.
Michaels slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chaz Michaels will probably get the nod.
That's time! Michaels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Michaels fails with the takedown.
Michaels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herbstreit.
Herbstreit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Herbstreit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michaels moves out of range as Herbstreit strikes.
Michaels looks for a takedown but Herbstreit sprawls well.
Herbstreit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michaels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herbstreit misses with the combination.
Herbstreit swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Herbstreit coming out on top.
Michaels tries for a takedown but Herbstreit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Herbstreit misses.
Herbstreit looks to score with a jab to the body but Michaels is just out of range.
Herbstreit thows a body shot but no joy.
Herbstreit looks to land a left hand but Michaels moved out of range nicely.

Michaels fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Herbstreit sprawls well initially but Michaels persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Michaels seems to be working for a kimura but Herbstreit defends the submission attempt.
Herbstreit misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Michaels is working for a kimura but Herbstreit is defending it quite comfortably.
Herbstreit works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit is trying to keep Michaels in close.
Michaels trying to control but Herbstreit is working from the bottom.
Herbstreit controls Michaels momentarily but Michaels frees himself.

Michaels drops back, looking for a kneebar! Herbstreit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Herbstreit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Herbstreit!
Herbstreit connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Michaels some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michaels keeps working.
Michaels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michaels regains half guard.
Michaels slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Herbstreit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herbstreit slips nicely into half guard.
Herbstreit tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Michaels.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is pressing down on Herbstreit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Michaels keeping full guard, as Herbstreit tries to pass.

Michaels looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Michaels wants to sweep here but Herbstreit controlling him for the moment.

Michaels is looking for a triangle here but Herbstreit uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Herbstreit scoring with punches and elbows.
Michaels sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chaz Michaels clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Herbstreit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Michaels shoots in but no luck this time.
Herbstreit just misses with a punch to the body.
Herbstreit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michaels.
Herbstreit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Herbstreit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Herbstreit misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Michaels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Michaels has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Herbstreit defend it? Michaels steps over the head and cranks it - Herbstreit is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Michaels!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chaz Michaels!
Chaz Michaels is the new light heavyweight champion!