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). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Michaels
vs
Activin

186 cm
28
218 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

190 cm
28
215 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 13 - 7 - 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 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Activin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Activin misses with a hook. Michaels ducked under it nicely.

Activin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Activin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Michaels has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Activin is looking for a kimura here.
Michaels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Activin.

Activin is working for a kimura but Michaels is defending it quite comfortably.
Activin is nestled in close to Michaels, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Activin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Activin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Activin wants to take a breather but Michaels is having none of it.
Activin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Michaels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Activin.
Michaels regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Activin.
Activin postures up in Michaels's guard and throws a big left but Michaels blocks it.
Activin throwing strikes but missing.
Michaels keeping full guard, as Activin tries to pass.
Activin stays in close to Michaels's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Michaels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Activin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Activin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Activin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Activin cracks Michaels with a solid left hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Activin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Activin passes Michaels's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Activin working Michaels over with strikes.
Michaels is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Activin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Activin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Activin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Michaels is staying active underneath Activin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Activin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Activin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Michaels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Activin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Michaels taking some punishment here, with Activin in his half guard.
Activin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Michaels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Activin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Michaels trying to control from the bottom.

Activin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Michaels has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Activin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Michaels is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Activin scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.
Activin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Activin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Activin with shots to the head and body - Michaels looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Activin wants to control the pace but Michaels is squirming around nicely.
Michaels is in a horrible position here. Activin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Activin scores with a decent looking hook.
Activin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
George Activin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Activin lands a big shot that drops Michaels! Can he finish him?

Michaels is rocked!
Activin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oh Michaels is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michaels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Activin.
Michaels seems to have got his legs back now.
Activin wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Activin landing some decent shots from guard.

Activin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Michaels, up you get!

Activin scores with a takedown into Michaels's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Activin from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Activin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Activin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Activin working some strikes from top position.
Activin is in close to Michaels's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Activin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Activin throwing strikes but missing.

Activin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Activin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Activin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels moves out of range as Activin strikes.
Activin throws a right hand that Michaels ducks under and follows up with a left that Michaels also avoids with ease.
Activin misses with a series of wild punches.
Michaels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Activin throws out the jab.
Activin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaels manages to avoid it.

Michaels gets caught flat footed, as Activin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
George Activin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Michaels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Activin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Activin throws a big right hand that misses.
Activin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Michaels's head.
Activin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Activin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Activin thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Activin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Activin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Michaels's head.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Activin from controlling successfully.
Activin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Activin drops back looking for a leg! Michaels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Michaels manages to kick Activin off! Activin jumps back into Michaels's guard.
Activin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Activin throwing strikes from guard but Michaels blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Michaels can't keep his opponent in guard - Activin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Activin wants to control but Michaels is keeping him busy.
Michaels has hold of Activin's hands but Activin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Michaels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Activin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Activin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Michaels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Activin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Michaels's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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.
Activin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Activin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 time! Back to the action!

Activin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Michaels manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Activin is looking to work some ground and pound but Michaels has wrist control.
Activin throwing strikes but missing.
Michaels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Activin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Activin content to stall in guard here.
Activin looking to pass the guard.
Activin throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Activin postures up in Michaels's guard and throws a big left but Michaels blocks it.
Activin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Michaels keeping full guard, as Activin tries to pass.
Activin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Activin is in close to Michaels's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Activin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Activin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Activin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Activin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Activin throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Activin scores with a jab. Michaels acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Activin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Activin is working Michaels over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Activin drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Activin as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Michaels screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Activin! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). George Activin! George Activin retains his light heavyweight title!