PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McMichaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus OFearghaile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMichaels kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is When Irish Eyes are Smiling - John McCormack. OFearghaile has chosen Written In My Face as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Seamus OFearghaile acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

McMichaels
vs
OFearghaile

177 cm
21
288 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 6 - 2 - 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seamus OFearghaile!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OFearghaile throws a jab when McMichaels was well out of range.
OFearghaile misses with a series of wild punches.
OFearghaile throws the left hand but McMichaels avoids the punch easily.

OFearghaile has closed the distance and engaged McMichaels in a clinch.

OFearghaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seamus OFearghaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMichaels has a takedown stuffed.
OFearghaile lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from OFearghaile.
OFearghaile displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

OFearghaile moves into the clinch.
McMichaels tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OFearghaile just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMichaels.
McMichaels avoiding damage as OFearghaile throws knees to the body.
McMichaels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but OFearghaile is keeping busy.
OFearghaile blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OFearghaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OFearghaile throws a right and a left that both miss.
OFearghaile misses with a few strikes there.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McMichaels is looking to slow OFearghaile down with leg kicks.
OFearghaile swinging wildly here.
McMichaels blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McMichaels is defended easily by OFearghaile.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey McMichaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OFearghaile looks to land a combination but McMichaels avoids it well.
OFearghaile throws a body punch but McMichaels moves out of range.
Seamus OFearghaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McMichaels throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from OFearghaile as McMichaels shoots in.
OFearghaile takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Seamus OFearghaile has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OFearghaile looks to land a combination. McMichaels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McMichaels throws a head kick that OFearghaile semi-blocks.
McMichaels thows a left - swing and a miss!
McMichaels throws a wild body kick that OFearghaile sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - McMichaels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OFearghaile misses with a jab, cross combination.
OFearghaile stuffs the takedown attempt from McMichaels. McMichaels gets slowly back to his feet.
OFearghaile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McMichaels slips a jab and a cross from OFearghaile.
OFearghaile throws a series of strikes that have McMichaels backpedaling.

OFearghaile gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels is trying to force a seperation but OFearghaile has the dominant position.
McMichaels can't break the clinch.

OFearghaile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

OFearghaile closes the distance and pushes McMichaels back into the cage.

OFearghaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OFearghaile avoids the head kick by McMichaels.
McMichaels shoots in looking for a takedown but OFearghaile manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McMichaels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McMichaels lands a head kick!
OFearghaile throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OFearghaile wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
OFearghaile connects with a body shot that sends McMichaels's belly button to the back.
OFearghaile misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McMichaels counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McMichaels blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OFearghaile throws a right and a left that McMichaels avoids nicely.
OFearghaile lands a jab-cross combination.
OFearghaile moves away from the strike by McMichaels.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McMichaels.
Some wild striking there from OFearghaile.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses.

OFearghaile closes the distance and clinches.

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

OFearghaile instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

OFearghaile manages to break the clinch.
McMichaels dives in and grabs OFearghaile's left leg, looking for a takedown. OFearghaile pushes down on McMichaels's head and hops out.

OFearghaile rushes McMichaels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Seamus OFearghaile will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seamus OFearghaile's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

OFearghaile fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McMichaels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McMichaels there as he acknowledges the shot.
OFearghaile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OFearghaile tries to bum rush McMichaels with a series of wild strikes but McMichaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OFearghaile connects with a crisp jab.
OFearghaile throws a nice looking combination but McMichaels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McMichaels lands a head kick!
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!
OFearghaile connects with a body shot that sends McMichaels's belly button to the back.
OFearghaile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OFearghaile blocks a head kick by McMichaels.
OFearghaile swings for the body but McMichaels moves out of range.
A lazy left from OFearghaile finds it's target.
OFearghaile blocks a head kick by McMichaels.
OFearghaile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OFearghaile catches McMichaels with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMichaels is on the wrong end of a nice combination from OFearghaile.
OFearghaile has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
OFearghaile looks to land a right hand but McMichaels moved out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for OFearghaile. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McMichaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OFearghaile misses with a few strikes there.
OFearghaile misses with the combination.
OFearghaile stuffs the takedown attempt from McMichaels. McMichaels gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMichaels shoots in and drives through. OFearghaile sprawls well.
OFearghaile lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
OFearghaile lands with a good body shot.
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.
OFearghaile scores with a hook to the body. McMichaels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OFearghaile fails to land with a series of punches.
McMichaels walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OFearghaile cracks McMichaels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McMichaels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McMichaels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

OFearghaile instigates a clinch.

OFearghaile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OFearghaile throws a series of punches but McMichaels avoids them all with ease.
McMichaels closes this distance looking for a takedown but OFearghaile circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey McMichaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OFearghaile misses with a shot to the body
and McMichaels counters with a slapping leg kick.

OFearghaile clinches up against the cage.
McMichaels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMichaels throws a punch but it's blocked by OFearghaile.
OFearghaile avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OFearghaile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OFearghaile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMichaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
OFearghaile lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
OFearghaile fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by McMichaels or perhaps it was just good defense by OFearghaile which made him look bad.
OFearghaile scores with a sloppy right hand. McMichaels should have avoided that one.
OFearghaile lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Mickey McMichaels has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OFearghaile misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from OFearghaile finds it's target.
OFearghaile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OFearghaile looks to throw the jab but McMichaels is out of range.
Mickey McMichaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McMichaels dodges the punch combination from OFearghaile.
OFearghaile slaps away a takedown attempt from McMichaels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McMichaels misses with a body shot.
OFearghaile throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling McMichaels to counter with a crisp jab.

That has opened up Seamus OFearghaile's cut even more.
No joy there for OFearghaile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OFearghaile lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McMichaels moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McMichaels looks to throw the jab but OFearghaile is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OFearghaile looks to land a combination but McMichaels avoids it well.
McMichaels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
OFearghaile throws a right hand that McMichaels ducks under and follows up with a left that McMichaels also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus OFearghaile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McMichaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McMichaels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and OFearghaile makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

OFearghaile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
OFearghaile leaning against his opponent.
McMichaels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

OFearghaile breaks from the clinch.
OFearghaile lands a two punch combo.
McMichaels staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - McMichaels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McMichaels misses with a body shot.
OFearghaile misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from McMichaels.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OFearghaile misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OFearghaile throws a series of punches but McMichaels moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McMichaels.
OFearghaile throws a right and a left that McMichaels avoids nicely.
OFearghaile misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from OFearghaile. Those never looked like landing.
OFearghaile swinging wildly here.
OFearghaile keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
OFearghaile scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McMichaels goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OFearghaile lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McMichaels at a distance.
McMichaels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OFearghaile as he avoids it easily.
McMichaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OFearghaile.
McMichaels is really struggling to find his range with his punches. OFearghaile's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMichaels ducks right into an uppercut from OFearghaile.

OFearghaile moves into the clinch.
McMichaels tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OFearghaile smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey McMichaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OFearghaile rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMichaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OFearghaile connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McMichaels's hands.
OFearghaile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from OFearghaile. McMichaels does a little dance to reset his feet.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels lands a nice looking body kick.
McMichaels looks for a takedown but OFearghaile sprawls well.
OFearghaile throws a body punch but McMichaels moves out of range.
McMichaels misses with a head kick.
OFearghaile bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McMichaels's head backwards.
OFearghaile dips to his left and cracks McMichaels with an uppercut!
OFearghaile throws a looping overhand right but McMichaels ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from OFearghaile misses.
A slow jab from OFearghaile misses its intended target.
McMichaels dodges the punch combination from OFearghaile.
McMichaels swinging wildly here.
No joy there for OFearghaile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OFearghaile tests McMichaels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McMichaels lands a really nice looking cross but OFearghaile seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from OFearghaile finds it's target.
Mickey McMichaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McMichaels slips a jab and a cross from OFearghaile.
Nice shot lands for OFearghaile.
OFearghaile looks to land a combination but McMichaels avoids it well.
OFearghaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMichaels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McMichaels feints and then cracks OFearghaile's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OFearghaile down.
Seamus OFearghaile is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
OFearghaile misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus OFearghaile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OFearghaile 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus OFearghaile!