PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Markey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Michaels told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Markey
vs
Michaels

200 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
241 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Modern Wear Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Markey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michaels throws out the jab.
Markey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Michaels misses its intended target.
Markey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Michaels lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Jack Markey has been cut.
Michaels misses with the combination.
Michaels looks to land a left hand but Markey moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Michaels.
Jab by Michaels.

Markey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Michaels to the mat! Michaels manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Markey from controlling successfully.
Markey is pushing down on Michaels's leg trying to pass to half guard. Michaels is fighting to maintain full guard but Markey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Michaels is holding on to half guard well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markey wants to get back to his feet.
Markey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels is in trouble now - Markey has advanced to mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Michaels can do anything to dispel that myth.
Markey looking to ground and pound but Michaels is blocking nicely.
Michaels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Markey looking for a guillotine from mount but Michaels is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Markey thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markey trying to control but Michaels is having none of it.
Michaels is desperately trying to improve his position but Markey has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Markey is hanging on to Michaels's back as he tries to escape.
Michaels trying to control the hands but Markey won't let him.
Markey keeps control of the position as Michaels tries to break free.

Markey has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Markey patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Michaels is really stuck here.
Even with his hooks in, Markey manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Will Markey go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Markey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Markey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Markey tries to close the distance and clinch but Michaels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Markey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Michaels - just one landing.
Bryan Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Michaels.

Markey gets the takedown into side control.

Markey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Michaels scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot lands for Michaels.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Michaels. That did some damage!
Markey throws a head kick that misses.
Michaels looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Markey dives in and scores a takedown into Michaels's guard.
Markey trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michaels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markey trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Markey trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Markey preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Markey wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Michaels seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Markey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Markey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Michaels with a hook.
Michaels has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Michaels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markey walks into a stiff left hand from Michaels.
Michaels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Michaels.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markey as he avoids it easily.
Michaels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Michaels tests Markey's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Jack Markey's cut is getting worse.
Markey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Markey misses with a shot to the body
and Michaels counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Markey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Michaels is trying to defend but Markey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels is holding on to half guard well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to get to full guard but Markey has control of the leg.
Michaels is refusing to be controlled, as Markey sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Markey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Markey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Markey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Markey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michaels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markey is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Markey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Michaels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markey.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Markey postures up in Michaels's guard and throws a big left but Michaels blocks it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jack Markey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Michaels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markey scores with a head kick.
Markey slips a straight right by Michaels.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markey darts in trying to clinch
and Michaels counters with a stiff right hand.
Michaels 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Markey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Michaels napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Michaels is looking to regain half guard here but Markey keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markey tries to stand but Michaels is controlling his head.
Markey trying to control the position but Michaels is working away.
Michaels is trying to get back to half guard.

Markey tries for a kimura but Michaels is defending well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Markey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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 lands with an uppercut that bounces Markey off the cage and back into range.
Michaels smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Markey ducks right into an uppercut from Michaels.

Jack Markey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Michaels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markey takes one on the button.
Michaels lands a glancing blow to the side of Markey's head.
Michaels cracks a nice hook into Markey's ribs.
Michaels cracks Markey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Markey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Markey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michaels keeps working.
Michaels wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bryan Michaels.
I think Michaels 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Michaels!
A relieved looking Bryan Michaels thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.