PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McMichaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horse Spudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMichaels comes to the cage accompanied by When Irish Eyes are Smiling - John McCormack. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McMichaels
vs
Spudd

177 cm
19
288 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

191 cm
20
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

BioPharm Nutrition

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey McMichaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Horse Spudd!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMichaels misses with a takedown attempt
letting Spudd counter with a right hand.
McMichaels misses with a takedown attempt

and Spudd moves into the clinch.
McMichaels wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey McMichaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spudd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spudd has had enough of the clinch but McMichaels keeps him there for the moment.
Spudd scores with a shoulder strike.
McMichaels tries to break free but Spudd pushes him back against the cage.
Spudd is pressed up against the cage. McMichaels has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spudd down to the mat. Spudd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Spudd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McMichaels, pushing him back against the cage.
Spudd gets underhooks to prevent McMichaels's takedown attempt.
McMichaels working aggressively here.
Spudd wants to get back to striking at distance but McMichaels won't allow it.
Spudd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McMichaels looking to stall.
McMichaels is trying to drag Spudd to the mat but Spudd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spudd stops a takedown attempt from McMichaels.
Spudd lands a nice uppercut.

Spudd manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by McMichaels as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Horse Spudd has been cut.
McMichaels shoots and misses
and Spudd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McMichaels shoots and misses
and Spudd counters with a three punch combo that has McMichaels backing up. McMichaels nods at Spudd to acknowledge the strikes.
McMichaels is breathing heavily.
Spudd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horse Spudd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spudd lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMichaels misses with a takedown attempt
letting Spudd counter with a right hand.
McMichaels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McMichaels tries for a takedown but Spudd circles away easily
and Spudd counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Spudd.
McMichaels misses with a takedown attempt
and McMichaels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMichaels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spudd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McMichaels on the side of the head.
Spudd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McMichaels.
A left and a right from Spudd both land. Nice combination.
Spudd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spudd throws a series of punches but McMichaels avoids them all with ease.
Spudd looks to land a combination. McMichaels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spudd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spudd throws a series of punches but McMichaels moves out of range.
McMichaels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spudd counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spudd connects with a body shot.
McMichaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spudd.
McMichaels looks to land a right hand but Spudd moved out of range.
Spudd 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.
McMichaels has his takedown stuffed
and Spudd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spudd fails to land with a series of punches.
McMichaels misses with a takedown
and Spudd counters with a stiff right hand.
Spudd scores with a shot to the body.
Spudd is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Spudd scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spudd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Spudd.
McMichaels misses with a takedown attempt
letting Spudd counter with a right hand.
Spudd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McMichaels circles away quickly and effectively.
Spudd scores with a one two! McMichaels had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spudd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
McMichaels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spudd counters with a three punch combo that has McMichaels backing up. McMichaels nods at Spudd to acknowledge the strikes.
McMichaels has his takedown stuffed
and Spudd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spudd connects with a good right hand that stumbles McMichaels. McMichaels circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McMichaels lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McMichaels avoids the body shot from Spudd.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spudd. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McMichaels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spudd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spudd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McMichaels rather than just go for the knockout.
McMichaels ducks under a wild hook from Spudd.
McMichaels with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spudd counters with a two punch combo.
Spudd swinging wildly here.
Spudd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McMichaels.
McMichaels fails with the takedown
and McMichaels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey McMichaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMichaels tries for a takedown but Spudd circles away easily
and Spudd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spudd misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spudd looks to throw the jab but McMichaels is out of range.
Horse Spudd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Spudd misses.
McMichaels tries for a takedown but Spudd circles away easily
and Spudd counters with a series of strikes. McMichaels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spudd defending well as McMichaels loads up on a big left hand.
Spudd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McMichaels circles away quickly and effectively.
McMichaels misses with a hook.
Spudd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spudd.
Spudd misses with a double jab.
McMichaels has his takedown stuffed
and Spudd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels throws a hook but Spudd blocks it.
Spudd looks to land a combination but McMichaels avoids it well.
McMichaels tries for a takedown but Spudd circles away easily
and Spudd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spudd throws a series of strikes that have McMichaels backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMichaels slips under a jab from Spudd.
McMichaels throws an overhand right that lands on Spudd's shoulder, as Spudd tries to avoid the shot.
McMichaels takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spudd throws a jab but it's blocked by McMichaels.
McMichaels misses with a takedown attempt
and Spudd counters with a straight right hand.
Spudd has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McMichaels doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Spudd to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Spudd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spudd throws a series of punches but McMichaels avoids them all with ease.
McMichaels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spudd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spudd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMichaels moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spudd.
Spudd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spudd tries to score with a low kick but McMichaels moves his leg out of the way.
McMichaels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spudd's waist but Spudd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McMichaels off to one side.
McMichaels with a poor takedown
and Spudd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels avoids the body shot from Spudd.
Spudd lands a slapping body shot.
McMichaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMichaels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spudd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McMichaels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spudd lands with a nice combination. McMichaels backs away looking to recover.
Spudd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McMichaels fails with the takedown
and Spudd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMichaels throws a hook to the side of Spudd's head but Spudd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horse Spudd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Horse Spudd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Spudd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McMichaels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spudd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMichaels was well out of range. Poor timing from Spudd.
McMichaels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spudd tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from McMichaels misses.
McMichaels with a lazy takedown attempt

and Spudd counters by moving into the clinch.
McMichaels is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Spudd's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

Spudd manages to break the clinch.
Spudd stuns McMichaels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McMichaels is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spudd lands with a shot to the body.
Spudd misses with a wild body shot.
Spudd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMichaels with a poor takedown
and Spudd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey McMichaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spudd scores with a jab to the body.
Spudd throws a series of punches but McMichaels moves out of range.
McMichaels with a poor takedown
and Spudd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spudd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spudd swinging wildly here.
Spudd throws a right hand that McMichaels ducks under and follows up with a left that McMichaels also avoids with ease.
McMichaels misses with a takedown
and Spudd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McMichaels dodges the punch combination from Spudd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spudd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spudd ducks under a wild hook from McMichaels.
McMichaels misses with a takedown
enabling Spudd to counter with a crisp jab.
Spudd misses with a series of wild punches.
McMichaels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McMichaels. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McMichaels misses with a takedown attempt
and Spudd counters with a left to the body.
McMichaels lands a nice looking body shot.
McMichaels misses with an uppercut

and Spudd moves into the clinch.
McMichaels looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McMichaels tries for a takedown but Spudd manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels swings wildly with an uppercut but Spudd uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMichaels wants to break free but Spudd has control.
Spudd works on McMichaels's body with a couple of short punches.
McMichaels is trying to pull guard but Spudd has him pressed against the cage.
Spudd gets underhooks to prevent McMichaels's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spudd.

Spudd breaks from the clinch.
McMichaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spudd.
Spudd misses with a hook.
Spudd misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels blocks a head kick by Spudd.
McMichaels throws the left hand but Spudd avoids the punch easily.
Spudd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McMichaels circles away quickly and effectively.
McMichaels lands a jab.
McMichaels fails with the takedown
and Spudd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mickey McMichaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McMichaels shoots in but no luck this time.
McMichaels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spudd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Spudd forces McMichaels back against the cage and clinches.
Horse Spudd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Spudd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horse Spudd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spudd 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horse Spudd!