PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Holyshit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Michihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyshit comes to the cage accompanied by Black Dog. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Holyshit
vs
Michihiro

190 cm
27
218 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evander Holyshit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DJ Michihiro!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holyshit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holyshit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Michihiro.
A nice left hand lands by Holyshit.
Holyshit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Michihiro is pressed up against the cage. Holyshit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michihiro down to the mat. Michihiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Michihiro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Michihiro shoots in for a takedown but Holyshit shows good takedown defense.
Michihiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Evander Holyshit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Michihiro.
Michihiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Holyshit stuffs the takedown.
Michihiro throws a one two combo.
Holyshit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michihiro.
Holyshit keeps the fight on the outside.

Holyshit has taken the fight to the clinch.

Holyshit manages to break the clinch.
Holyshit thuds a left hand into Michihiro's body.
Michihiro looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyshit throws a sloppy head kick and Michihiro moves out of range easily.

Holyshit pushes Michihiro up against the cage in a clinch.

Holyshit manages to pull guard.

Holyshit pushes Michihiro off and scrambles back to his feet.

Holyshit looking to score a takedown here. Michihiro is defending well but Holyshit drives through and ends up in Michihiro's guard.
Holyshit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holyshit preventing the sweep.
Holyshit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Holyshit gets to his feet. Michihiro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Holyshit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Holyshit pushes Michihiro up against the cage in a clinch.

Holyshit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holyshit throws a leg kick that misses.
Michihiro fails with a takedown attempt.

Holyshit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Michihiro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holyshit is in Michihiro's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyshit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holyshit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michihiro is keeping the position for now.
Michihiro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holyshit won't allow Michihiro to get back to his feet.
Holyshit lands a couple of digs.
Holyshit scoring with some ground and pound.

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

Holyshit gets to his feet. Michihiro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Holyshit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Michihiro needs to keep his hands up - Holyshit had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Holyshit. Beautiful body shot.

Holyshit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Holyshit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Holyshit content to stall in guard here.
Holyshit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holyshit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Michihiro keeping moving, preventing Holyshit from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Holyshit gets to his feet. Michihiro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A punch combination from Holyshit misses.
Holyshit punishes Michihiro's body with a nice straight punch.

Holyshit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Holyshit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holyshit jumps into guard, dragging Michihiro to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Holyshit pushes Michihiro off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Michihiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Michihiro checks a leg kick.
Holyshit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michihiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holyshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michihiro throws a body punch but Holyshit moves out of range.
Michihiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holyshit avoids it really well and circles away.
Evander Holyshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Holyshit gets a double leg takedown into Michihiro's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyshit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holyshit landing with the ground and pound.
Holyshit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Holyshit drives through with a takedown into Michihiro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Holyshit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holyshit is looking to work some ground and pound but Michihiro has wrist control.
Holyshit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holyshit is looking to work some ground and pound but Michihiro has wrist control.
Michihiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holyshit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holyshit landing with the ground and pound.

Michihiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holyshit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holyshit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holyshit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyshit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holyshit distracts Michihiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Holyshit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michihiro can do to turn this around?
Holyshit with a nice head shot there.
Evander Holyshit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holyshit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Michihiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

Holyshit drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Michihiro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Holyshit connects with a decent elbow.
Michihiro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Holyshit working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michihiro taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holyshit lands a nice forearm strike.
Michihiro should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Holyshit lands a few punches from side control.
Michihiro is looking for a sweep.
Holyshit landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Michihiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holyshit scoring with punches from side control.
Holyshit grinds an elbow into Michihiro's temple.
Holyshit working the ground and pound.
Michihiro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Michihiro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michihiro is trying to get back to half guard.

Holyshit stands up and beckons Michihiro to his feet.

Holyshit drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Michihiro is looking to reverse the position.

Holyshit decides to stand back up. Holyshit steps back and let's Michihiro get back to his feet.
Holyshit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michihiro shoots and misses

and Holyshit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyshit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Holyshit landing some decent shots from guard.
Michihiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michihiro wants to stand up but Holyshit is controlling him.
Holyshit looking to pass the guard.

Holyshit decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Michihiro, up you get!
Holyshit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Holyshit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Michihiro to the ground. Holyshit is now in Michihiro's guard.

Michihiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holyshit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Michihiro is tightening it up a little... Holyshit has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Holyshit reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Holyshit taps out! nice BJJ there by Michihiro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). DJ Michihiro!