PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hillbilly Deluxe. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Genghis Khan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Michaels
vs
Khan

185 cm
23
215 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

180 cm
26
210 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Max Michaels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Genghis Khan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels scores with a one two! Khan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Khan shoots and misses
and Michaels counters with a three punch combo that has Khan backing up. Khan nods at Michaels to acknowledge the strikes.
Genghis Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Khan gets caught flat footed, as Michaels shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Michaels scoring with some ground and pound.
Khan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Michaels!
Khan punching from mount but Michaels doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Khan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Michaels?
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!
Khan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Khan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Michaels's face.
Michaels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khan avoids the attempt from Michaels to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Michaels is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan lands a big shot there that rocks Michaels but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Khan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Khan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Khan prevents Michaels from getting the reversal.
Michaels is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Michaels is trying desperately to improve position.
Michaels wants to control but Khan is having none of it.
Michaels is in a horrible position here. Khan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Michaels keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Khan with good strikes from the mount here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Khan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Michaels?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan throwing strikes here but Michaels is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Michaels is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Michaels tries to hold on but Khan postures up.
Michaels is desperately trying to improve his position but Khan has a good base and remains in mount.
Michaels wants to control but Khan is having none of it.
Khan working the ground and pound effectively.
Michaels tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is landing with some decent strikes but Michaels is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Khan landing strikes from the mount.
Michaels tries to lock up and control but Khan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Michaels! Khan sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Michaels and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Genghis Khan!
Genghis Khan is the new light heavyweight champion!