PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Klimas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Codename XHTC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). XHTC has chosen Terminator 2 Theme song as his entrance music. Codename XHTC has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Klimas's chin.

Klimas
vs
XHTC

210 cm
23
300 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

225 cm
19
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Klimas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Codename XHTC!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Klimas misses.
XHTC scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Klimas misses.
Klimas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by XHTC.
XHTC tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klimas swivels and escapes.
XHTC avoids the body shot from Klimas.
Klimas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but XHTC manages to avoid it.

XHTC gets a clinch.

Klimas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

XHTC drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

XHTC wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klimas, who protects the arm well.

XHTC swings around for an armbar but Klimas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into XHTC's guard.
XHTC wants to sweep here but Klimas controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Klimas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but XHTC manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Klimas looking to hit a scissor sweep but XHTC is one step ahead there.
Klimas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
XHTC sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
XHTC wants to pass the guard but Klimas is keeping the position.
Klimas keeping moving, preventing XHTC from controlling successfully.
Klimas is pulling down on XHTC's head to control his posture.
XHTC not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Klimas can't keep his opponent in guard - XHTC advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
XHTC trying to pass the guard but Klimas defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
XHTC wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klimas keeps working.

XHTC is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Klimas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

XHTC is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
XHTC thows a huge punch but Klimas dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
XHTC tries to pass to full mount but Klimas defends it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Klimas misses with a wild body shot.
Klimas misses the jab.
XHTC has a takedown stuffed.
Klimas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from XHTC.
XHTC slips under a jab.
Klimas looks to land a right hand but XHTC moved out of range.
A jab from Klimas misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klimas throws a looping overhand right but XHTC ducks down to avoid it.
XHTC misses with a hook. Klimas ducked under it nicely.

XHTC forces Klimas back against the cage and clinches.
Klimas is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Codename XHTC dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Klimas keeps the fight on the outside.
XHTC works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
XHTC slips under a jab from Klimas.
Klimas scores with a body shot.
Klimas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

XHTC has managed to clinch.

Klimas breaks from the clinch.
Klimas sizes up XHTC with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klimas is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Klimas's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimas misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Klimas misses.
Michael Klimas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
XHTC throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klimas counters with a left and a right that stings XHTC.
Klimas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but XHTC moves away.
XHTC misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimas.
Klimas misses with a hook. XHTC ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimas moves forwards but XHTC connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Klimas misses with a looping right.
Klimas throws a shot from downtown. XHTC moves away and avoids it.
Klimas misses with a combination
and XHTC counters with a right hand to the body.
XHTC moves in looking to clinch but Klimas pushes him off.

XHTC gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klimas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Klimas manages to break the clinch.
Klimas throws an overhand right that lands on XHTC's shoulder, as XHTC tries to avoid the shot.
Klimas throws a left and a right that both miss

and XHTC counters with a takedown into side control.
Klimas is trying to get back to half guard.
XHTC is looking to take a break and control but Klimas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

XHTC is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klimas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
XHTC is looking to take a break and control but Klimas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
XHTC might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Klimas kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
XHTC happy to just control the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Klimas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling XHTC to counter with a crisp jab.
Klimas throws a combination that misses
and XHTC counters with a nice body shot.
XHTC moves away from the strike by Klimas.
Klimas falls off balance throwing a combination
and XHTC counters with a straight right hand.

XHTC scores a takedown into full mount!
Klimas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for XHTC on the ground.
XHTC misses with a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
XHTC content just to control the position here.
Klimas is squirming around, avoiding XHTC's attempts to control the action.

XHTC is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Klimas is surviving well by controlling XHTC's body position as best he can.
XHTC controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Michael Klimas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Klimas throws a big shot that misses.
Klimas falls off balance throwing a combination
and XHTC counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

XHTC moves into range and clinches up with Klimas.
XHTC throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klimass head.
Klimas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klimas wants to break free but XHTC has control.
Klimas wants to break the clinch but can't.

Klimas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klimas throws an overhand right that lands on XHTC's shoulder, as XHTC tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
XHTC shoots for a takedown but Klimas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
XHTC is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
XHTC displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klimas throws out the jab.
Michael Klimas is winning the standup battle so far.
XHTC tries to clinch up.
Klimas throws a predictable looking body shot

and XHTC counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

XHTC goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Klimas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in XHTC's guard! Nice work there by Klimas!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Klimas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
XHTC takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klimas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. XHTC is keeping the position for now.
Klimas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of XHTC is proving hard to escape from.
XHTC looking to control.
Klimas is fighting to break XHTC's control of his arms but XHTC is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
XHTC is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
XHTC is looking to sweep but instead, Klimas has passed into half guard.
Klimas trying to control from XHTC's half guard. XHTC has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
XHTC looking for a sweep. Not yet XHTC, not yet.

XHTC is looking for a triangle here but Klimas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Klimas controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
XHTC is looking for a sweep.
Klimas tries to move to mount but XHTC blocks the move with his legs.
XHTC is looking for a sweep.
XHTC is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
XHTC is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Klimas wants to lay and pray for a moment but XHTC keeps working.
XHTC trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Klimas manages to pass to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
XHTC tries to reverse the position but Klimas maintains control.
XHTC wants to control but Klimas is having none of it.
Codename XHTC has got the better of the ground game so far.
XHTC tries to reverse the position but Klimas maintains control.
Klimas controlling his opponent.
XHTC is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Codename XHTC really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fighters circling - XHTC throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
XHTC moves away from the strike by Klimas.
Klimas misses with a straight left.
Klimas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Klimas misses with a double jab
and XHTC counters with a stiff right hand.
Klimas looks to land a combination but XHTC avoids it well.
XHTC tries to clinch but Klimas moves out of range.
Klimas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
XHTC is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Klimas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klimas throws out a loose jab but XHTC uses good head movement to avoid it.

XHTC clinches up with Klimas and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Klimas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klimas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and XHTC counters with a straight right hand.
XHTC uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimas.
Klimas misses the jab.
Klimas connects with a nice looking jab.
Klimas misses with a straight left.
XHTC slips a straight right by Klimas.
Klimas falls off balance throwing a combination

and XHTC counters by clinching up.
XHTC lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Klimas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klimas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
XHTC's corner calls for a 1-2. XHTC obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Klimas waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract XHTC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. XHTC sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klimas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting XHTC counter with a right hand.

XHTC closes the distance and clinches.

Klimas breaks the clinch.
XHTC slips under a jab from Klimas.
Klimas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Klimas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Klimas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and XHTC counters with a straight right hand.
XHTC might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
XHTC closes the distance looking to clinch
and Klimas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimas keeps the fight on the outside.

XHTC shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
XHTC controlling from the full mount.
Klimas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
XHTC has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Klimas has passed into side control.
XHTC sneaks back into half guard.
XHTC is pressing down on Klimas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
XHTC tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

XHTC looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

XHTC looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Klimas has picked XHTC up and slammed him! XHTC can't keep hold of the triangle and Klimas manages to pass to side control!
XHTC is looking for a sweep.
Klimas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
XHTC is looking to regain half guard here but Klimas keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Codename XHTC dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Klimas misses with a hook to the body

and XHTC counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by XHTC.
XHTC sitting in guard here, content to control.
Klimas trying to control the position.
XHTC cracks Klimas with a solid left hand.
XHTC looking to pass the guard.
XHTC trying to control but Klimas is working from the bottom.
Klimas is trying to keep XHTC in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimas keeping full guard, as XHTC tries to pass.
Klimas keeping moving, preventing XHTC from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

XHTC moves into the clinch.
XHTC lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klimas gets underhooks to prevent XHTC's takedown attempt.
XHTC is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Klimas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
XHTC lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by XHTC.
Klimas lands with a hook. XHTC tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Michael Klimas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
XHTC ducks under a wild hook from Klimas.
XHTC moves out of range as Klimas strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimas misses with a combination
and XHTC counters with a stiff right hand.
XHTC lands a lovely overhand right.
Klimas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klimas misses the jab.
Klimas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
XHTC scores with a hook.
XHTC ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
XHTC lands a glancing blow to the side of Klimas's head.
XHTC slips a jab from Klimas.
Nice shot lands for Klimas.
XHTC throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klimas on the side of the head.
XHTC tests Klimas's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimas tries to move into range but XHTC moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
XHTC with a hook.

XHTC gets a takedown into half guard.
XHTC seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
XHTC tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klimas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Michael Klimas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
XHTC slows the pace down in half guard.
XHTC trying to pass the guard but Klimas defending well.
Codename XHTC is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klimas is trying to control but can't.
Klimas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Codename XHTC comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think XHTC has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Codename XHTC!
Codename XHTC is the new super heavyweight champion!