PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vash The Stampede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels has chosen Fatboy Roberts - Made You Look/Kill Bill Remix as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Vash The Stampede has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vash The Stampede seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

The Stampede
vs
Michaels

180 cm
26
170 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

KINGDOM

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vash The Stampede!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Michaels closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Stampede quickly recovers to half guard.
The Stampede is pressing down on Michaels's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Michaels drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Stampede looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Stampede looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Stampede!
The Stampede trying to control the position but Michaels is working away.
The Stampede moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Michaels is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Stampede's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The Stampede is taking a breather. Michaels says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Michaels wants to sweep but The Stampede has passed to side control!
Michaels is looking for a sweep.
The Stampede moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Michaels tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but The Stampede presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
You get the feeling that Michaels really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Stampede controlling the position easily from mount.

The Stampede goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Michaels turns into him and now he's in The Stampede's guard.
The Stampede is trying to keep Michaels in close.
Michaels lands a couple of digs.
Michaels throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Stampede bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Michaels's guard.

Michaels looking for a guillotine here but The Stampede defends easily.
Michaels being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Stampede trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
The Stampede seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Michaels is trying to control the position but The Stampede postures up.

The Stampede avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Michaels keeping full guard, as The Stampede tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Michaels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Stampede gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Michaels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Michaels looking for subs off his back but The Stampede has passed one foot through into half guard.
Michaels is staying active underneath The Stampede, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels wants to control but The Stampede is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Stampede stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vash The Stampede will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Michaels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Stampede is fending him off so far but Michaels persists. Nope, The Stampede circles away and we're back to standing.
The Stampede looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michaels shoots and misses
and The Stampede counters with a left and a right that stings Michaels.
Michaels doesn't succeed with the takedown

and The Stampede counters with a shoot takedown. Michaels fights it but they end up in guard.
Vash The Stampede has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Michaels.
The Stampede trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Michaels is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Stampede controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vash The Stampede overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Michaels looking for subs off his back but The Stampede has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Stampede is trying to control the action in half guard but Michaels is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michaels wants to improve his position but The Stampede is controlling well.
The Stampede looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Stampede is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Michaels defends it well.
The Stampede passes into side control, despite Michaels's attempt to control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Michaels bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Michaels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Michaels throws an elbow that misses. The Stampede uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michaels's guard. Nice move by The Stampede!
Michaels looking to control but The Stampede passes into half guard.
Michaels moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Stampede sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Stampede looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Michaels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Stampede can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Stampede looking to sit in guard and control but Michaels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Stampede controlling Michaels's posture.

Michaels is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Stampede is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Stampede has escaped and now he's on top!
The Stampede has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Stampede won't allow Michaels to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Michaels has an active guard here but The Stampede has managed to pass into half guard.
The Stampede seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Michaels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Michaels actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Stampede wants to take a breather but Michaels is having none of it.
Michaels wants to control but The Stampede is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vash The Stampede dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Michaels wants to clinch.

Michaels feints and as The Stampede raises his hands in defense, Michaels changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Michaels controls from within his opponent's guard.
Michaels postures up.
The Stampede tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Stampede has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Michaels postures up in The Stampede's guard and throws a big left but The Stampede blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Michaels postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Stampede is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Michaels, into his guard.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing The Stampede from controlling successfully.

Michaels has an active guard here but The Stampede has managed to pass into half guard.

Michaels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Stampede controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Stampede not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Michaels looking for submissions off his back.
The Stampede controlling the pace.
The Stampede wants to free his trapped foot but Michaels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Michaels is refusing to be controlled, as The Stampede sits in half guard.

Michaels is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! The Stampede is tapping! Great win for Michaels!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mason Michaels!