PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Activin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaz Michaels had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Michaels
vs
Activin

186 cm
27
218 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

190 cm
27
215 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

KAISER

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chaz Michaels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Activin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Activin throws a shot from downtown. Michaels moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Activin as he connects with a hook.
Activin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Michaels moves away from the strike by Activin.
Activin tries for a takedown but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Activin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
BOOM! Activin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Michaels in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Activin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Michaels hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Activin working the ground and pound effectively.
Activin throws some wild stikes that Michaels manages to avoid easily.
Activin working Michaels over with strikes here.
Activin prevents Michaels from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Activin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Michaels turns into him and now he's in Activin's guard.
Michaels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Activin is keeping the position for now.

Michaels drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Activin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Michaels has Activin in his guard.
Activin tries to free his leg and advance position but Michaels is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Activin postures up in Michaels's guard and throws a big left but Michaels blocks it.
Activin is looking to work some ground and pound but Michaels has wrist control.
Activin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Michaels is looking to stand up but Activin isn't so interested in that idea.
Activin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michaels is keeping the position for now.
Activin thows a big elbow that misses.
Activin looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Activin.
Michaels takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Activin has control of an arm but Michaels manages to advance to Activin's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels doesn't have the hooks in and Activin manages to turn into his guard.
Activin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Activin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Activin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Michaels is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Activin, into his guard.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Activin is on top in guard.
Activin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Activin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Activin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michaels swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Activin from controlling successfully.
Activin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Michaels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Activin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Activin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Activin won't allow Michaels to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fighters circling - Activin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Activin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Michaels misses the jab.

Activin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Activin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Activin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Activin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Activin stops Michaels from getting back to his feet.

Activin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Michaels is just riding it out for now. Activin eventually gives up the hold.

Activin is trying to work for a kimura but Michaels is defending well.
Michaels is pressing down on Activin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Activin passes Michaels's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Michaels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Activin is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Activin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Activin there.
Nice strikes from Activin there.
Michaels trying to control from the bottom.
Activin thows a huge punch but Michaels dodges it nicely.
Activin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Michaels is looking for a sweep. Activin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Activin drops an elbow to the side of Michaels's head.
Michaels is looking to improve his position.
Activin winds up and cracks Michaels with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Activin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Michaels's head.
Michaels is trying to get back to full guard.
Michaels is not content to let Activin control the position.

Activin wants to work for an arm triangle but Michaels is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Activin lands strikes from half guard.
Activin slips a nice elbow through Michaels's hands, connecting with Michaels's forehead.
Michaels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Activin.
Michaels has hold of Activin's hands but Activin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Activin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Michaels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Activin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels trying to control here.
Michaels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Activin.
Activin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Activin working over Michaels with some ground and pound. Michaels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Activin seems to be working for a kimura but Michaels defends the submission attempt.
Activin looks to land a strike but Michaels avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Activin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Michaels's head.
Activin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Activin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Activin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michaels looking to control but Activin passes into half guard.

Activin is working for a submission of some sort.
Michaels wants to improve his position but Activin is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Activin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Activin misses with a two punch combination.
Michaels misses the shot to the body.
Michaels lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Activin moves into the clinch.
Activin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Activin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Michaels throws a punch but it's blocked by Activin.
Activin scores with a shot to the side of Michaels's head.
Activin scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Activin as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Activin.
Activin scores with a shoulder strike.

Activin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Activin manages to end up in side control.
Activin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Michaels some visible discomfort.
Activin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Activin is putting a hurting on Michaels here, landing some big shots from side control.
Activin scoring with punches and elbows.
Michaels takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Activin looks up at the clock and then as Michaels takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Activin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Activin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Activin scores with punches from side control.
Activin is chipping away with strikes.
Michaels takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Activin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Michaels has escaped the position, nice work there.
Michaels is trying to control Activin's posture but Activin avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Activin trying to control the position but Michaels is working away.
George Activin has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Activin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Activin wants to sweep here but Michaels controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels trying to control but Activin is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Activin connects with a crisp jab.
Michaels swinging wildly here.

Activin moves into the clinch.
Activin blocks a body shot from Michaels.
Activin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Activin pushes Michaels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Activin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Activin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Activin works on Michaels's body with a couple of short punches.

Activin is trying to trip Michaels. He has hold of a leg but Michaels is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Activin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Activin forces his way into half guard.
Activin throwing shots but Michaels is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Activin slips a nice elbow through Michaels's hands, connecting with Michaels's forehead.

Activin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Activin working the head and body with strikes.
Activin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Michaels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Activin.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Activin connects with a nice short shot to Michaels's temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michaels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Activin.
Michaels trying to hold on to Activin's head to control him but Activin postures up.
Activin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Activin thows a huge punch but Michaels dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Activin really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Activin lands a nice shot that snaps Michaels's head back.
Activin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Michaels swats away the attempt to clinch by Activin.
Activin slips under a jab.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Activin was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Activin misses with a looping right.
Michaels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Activin.
Michaels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Activin.
George Activin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Activin drives through and clinches with Michaels against the cage.
Activin lands with a left to the head.
Activin works on Michaels's body with a couple of short punches.
Activin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Activin has hold of one of Michaels's legs. Michaels is fighting the takedown attempt but Activin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Activin works over Michaels with some ground and pound from guard.
Activin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Michaels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Activin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Michaels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michaels working a defensive guard here.
Activin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Activin trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Activin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Activin trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Activin throws and elbow that misses. Michaels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Activin's guard. Nice move by Michaels!
Michaels is pushing down on Activin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Activin is fighting to maintain full guard but Michaels has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Activin manages to get to full guard.
Activin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Michaels's guard.
Activin won't allow Michaels to sweep him here.
Activin trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michaels keeping full guard, as Activin tries to pass.
Michaels looking for a sweep. Not yet Michaels, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Activin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Michaels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Michaels has momentary wrist control but Activin slips an elbow through the middle.
Activin is in close to Michaels's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Activin trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Activin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Activin pushes Michaels up against the cage in a clinch.
Activin pushes Michaels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Activin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Michaels takes a shot to the head.
Activin gets through Michaels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Michaels tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Activin just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Activin.

Activin has picked Michaels up - he's going for a ride! Activin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Activin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Michaels is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Activin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Michaels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Activin is working for a submission of some sort.
Activin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Michaels defending well though.
Activin throwing shots but Michaels is blocking nicely.
Michaels tries to get to full guard but Activin has control of the leg.
Michaels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Activin is working away from the top position though.

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

Activin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Michaels sprawls well initially but Activin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Activin dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Michaels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Activin connects with a right hand. Michaels shakes it off.
Michaels takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Activin sprawls well. Activin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Michaels gets slowly back to his feet.
Activin takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Activin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michaels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Activin.
Michaels misses the body punch
and Activin counters with a stiff right hand.
George Activin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Activin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michaels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Activin misses with a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Activin lands a jab.
Michaels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michaels there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Activin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Activin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michaels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Activin thinking.
Activin throws a leg kick which misses Michaels's front leg but catches the back leg as Michaels tries to avoid it.
Activin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Activin throws a right hand that Michaels ducks under and follows up with a left that Michaels also avoids with ease.
Activin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Michaels checks a leg kick.

Activin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Activin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Activin lands with a punch from half guard.
Chaz Michaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Activin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Activin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Activin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Activin is looking for submissions but instead, Michaels has regained full guard.
Michaels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Activin.
Michaels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Activin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Michaels has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Activin has managed to get both his arms back between Michaels's legs - danger averted.

Michaels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Activin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Activin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Activin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Activin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Michaels.
Activin lands a nice hook to Michaels's body. Michaels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Michaels takes one to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Activin.
Michaels shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Activin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Michaels is trying to defend but Activin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Activin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is trying to stand back up but Activin is controlling him
Activin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Activin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Activin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Activin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Activin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Activin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Michaels sees it coming and defends easily.
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!

Activin is looking for submissions but instead, Michaels has regained full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Activin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Activin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Activin!
George Activin is the new light heavyweight champion!