PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Chavarria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavarria comes into a darkened arena with his song building. tom sawyer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Matthew Michaels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Michaels
vs
Chavarria

190 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matthew Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marco Chavarria!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels lands with a straight right. Chavarria didn't see that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Michaels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Michaels goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Chavarria has managed to clinch.

Michaels breaks from the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michaels.
Chavarria takes one to the chin there.
Michaels leaves Chavarria with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chavarria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavarria misses with a takedown attempt - Michaels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michaels cracks the inside of Chavarria's front leg.
Michaels thows a body kick. Chavarria tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Michaels wants to land a leg kick but Chavarria is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels tries to land a front kick but Chavarria steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chavarria stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Michaels.

Chavarria gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Michaels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chavarria's efforts to push away.

Michaels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chavarria shoots for a double leg takedown but Michaels sprawls well. He's pushed Chavarria's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matthew Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Chavarria.
Chavarria shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Michaels.
Michaels throws a solid leg kick but Chavarria takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Michaels.
Chavarria chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Michaels can pounce on him.
Michaels fails to land with a series of punches.
Chavarria throws out a loose jab but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a head kick but Chavarria moves out of range.
Michaels lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chavarria takes a step back to recover.
Matthew Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavarria shoots in for a takedown but Michaels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chavarria chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Michaels can pounce on him.
Michaels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chavarria has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Michaels throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chavarria or perhaps it was just good defense by Michaels, which made it look bad.
Michaels connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Michaels.
Chavarria avoids the head kick by Michaels.
Michaels misses with a kick to the body.
Matthew Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Michaels scores with a one two! Chavarria had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chavarria looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chavarria doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
No luck for Chavarria with that takedown attempt.
Michaels is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Chavarria avoids them all with ease.
Michaels throws a front kick that sends Chavarria stumbling back into the cage.
Michaels lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and Chavarria moves out of range easily.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Chavarria shoots in looking for a takedown. Michaels tries to sprawl out of it but Chavarria keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Michaels manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michaels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels misses with a double jab.
Chavarria shoots in for a takedown but Michaels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chavarria dives in for a single leg takedown but Michaels sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chavarria lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Michaels breaks from the clinch.
Chavarria fails with a takedown attempt.
Chavarria blocks a head kick by Michaels.
Chavarria tries to clinch but Michaels moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Michaels dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chavarria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michaels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chavarria misses with a head kick.
Chavarria has his takedown stuffed
and Michaels counters with a big head kick but Chavarria shrugs it off.
Chavarria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chavarria is looking to land body kicks.
Michaels cracks the inside of Chavarria's front leg.
Michaels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michaels lands with a nice combination. Chavarria backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavarria on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Michaels. Michaels obviously looking to wear him down.
Michaels throws a chopping leg kick but Chavarria manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michaels.
Michaels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chavarria's sensitive parts.
Chavarria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Michaels looks to land a combination but Chavarria avoids it well.
Chavarria tries to clinch up.
Chavarria shoots in and drives through. Michaels sprawls well.
Michaels throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chavarria counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chavarria fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Michaels avoids it really well and circles away.
Matthew Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Chavarria.
Michaels misses with a few strikes there.
Michaels connects with an inside leg kick.
Chavarria lands a right hook to the body.
Michaels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chavarria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavarria checks a low kick from Michaels.
Matthew Michaels is winning the standup battle so far.
Michaels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matthew Michaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michaels throws a right and a left that Chavarria avoids nicely.
Chavarria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels feints and then cracks Chavarria's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chavarria down.
Chavarria on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Michaels. Michaels obviously looking to wear him down.
Chavarria's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Michaels misses.

Chavarria shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chavarria showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chavarria stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is looking to score with low kicks.
Michaels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavarria can do to turn this around?
Chavarria changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Michaels tries to avoid it but Chavarria manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Michaels to the ground. Michaels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chavarria shoots for a takedown but Michaels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chavarria looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michaels lands with a nice combination. Chavarria backs away looking to recover.
Michaels throws a leg kick but Chavarria checks it.
Michaels fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chavarria checks it well.
Michaels lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavarria fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Michaels avoids it really well and circles away.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chavarria rushes Michaels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Chavarria successfully pulls guard.
Chavarria wants to stand up but Michaels is controlling him.

Chavarria manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michaels wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Michaels dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Michaels thumps Chavarria with a low kick.
Chavarria is looking to clinch but Michaels is avoiding it.
Chavarria tries to clinch up.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
Chavarria tries to clinch up but Michaels circles away and keeps his distance.
Chavarria wants to clinch.
Chavarria misses with a jab to the body
and Michaels counters with an inside leg kick.
Michaels lands a two punch combo.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Chavarria avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavarria tries a head kick but it misses.
Michaels throws a quick inside leg kick.
Michaels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michaels cracks the inside of Chavarria's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavarria tries a head kick but it misses.
Michaels thumps Chavarria with a low kick.
Michaels lands a two punch combo.
Chavarria shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chavarria stalks Michaels and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Michaels's face. Michaels staggers backwards, shaken.
Michaels throws a right and a left that Chavarria avoids nicely.
Chavarria avoids the head kick by Michaels.
Chavarria lands a nice hook to Michaels's body. Michaels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chavarria tries to clinch up but Michaels circles away and keeps his distance.
Chavarria blocks a head kick by Michaels.
Chavarria shoots in but Michaels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Michaels.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavarria tries to clinch up but Michaels circles away and keeps his distance.
Chavarria shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Michaels pinned against the cage. Michaels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matthew Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Chavarria.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavarria throws a leg kick that is checked
and Michaels counters with a nice leg kick.
Michaels swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavarria.
Chavarria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chavarria fails with the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Michaels.
Chavarria shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Michaels pinned against the cage. Michaels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michaels scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chavarria fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michaels lands a high kick!
Chavarria 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.
Chavarria tries for a takedown but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chavarria looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michaels scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavarria moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michaels.
Chavarria tries to clinch but Michaels is having none of it.
Chavarria takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chavarria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chavarria circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavarria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Michaels throws a body punch but Chavarria moves out of range.
Chavarria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marco Chavarria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Michaels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Michaels avoids the head kick by Chavarria.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Michaels, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Michaels!
An out of breath Matthew Michaels thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.