PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartkos Michalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bartkos Michalos enters the cage!

Holm
vs
Michalos

191 cm
19
238 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demian Holm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartkos Michalos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michalos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holm. Holm obviously looking to wear him down.
Holm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Michalos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holm throws a solid leg kick but Michalos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holm.
Donk. Holm catches Michalos right on the button with a cross.
Holm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Michalos feints and as Holm raises his hands in defense, Michalos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michalos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Michalos wants to control from the top but Holm keeps moving.
Holm is pulling down on Michalos's head. It's preventing any offense from Michalos, at least for the moment.
Holm keeping moving, preventing Michalos from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michalos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holm controls Michalos momentarily but Michalos frees himself.
Holm pulls Michalos in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Holm keeping moving, preventing Michalos from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Holm lands a left and a right that send Michalos crashing to the mat, dazed. Holm thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Bartkos Michalos has been cut.
Holm tries to land a leg kick but Michalos saw it coming and moves away.
Holm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Michalos is defended easily by Holm.
As Michalos looks to move away, Holm throws a big counter combo but Michalos just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michalos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holm swivels and escapes.

Holm feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Michalos sprawling to the canvas! Michalos rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Holm finish him?!

Michalos is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michalos backs away from a small jab... but Holm lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Michalos crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Holm with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Demian Holm!