PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaughn Michael (ranked 5776 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Fernandez (ranked 8214 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Michael
vs
Fernandez

200 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
268 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 The Island, Vaughn Michael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felix Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez swinging wildly here.
Fernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Felix Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Fernandez.
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
Fernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Michael doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez throws the kick towards the body but Michael avoids it.
Fernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michael.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michael looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Fernandez gets caught flat footed, as Michael shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Michael wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving.
Michael controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Fernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Michael wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is keeping the position.

Fernandez has his foot on Michael's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Michael works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Michael defends well.

Fernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Michael defends it easily.
Michael is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Michael doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Michael manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Michael passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Michael is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fernandez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Michael trying to control the action but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Fernandez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Michael is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Michael working the ground and pound.
Fernandez is being controlled here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Fernandez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fernandez throws a head kick but Michael moves out of range.
Fernandez throws a body punch but Michael moves out of range.
Fernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Michael makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fernandez really felt that one!
Fernandez throws a body punch but Michael moves out of range.
Fernandez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMichael.

Michael gets a takedown into half guard.
Michael keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez tries to get to full guard but Michael has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez pushes Michael off looking to stand but Michael dives back in and keeps control.
Michael controlling the pace.
Fernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Fernandez tries to roll over but Michael keeps him under control.
Fernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Fernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Michael pulls his head out easily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fernandez misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Michael ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez.
Michael changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Michael shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fernandez's guard.
Michael controls from within his opponent's guard.

Fernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Michael sitting in guard here, content to control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
Michael wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Fernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Michael avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Fernandez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Michael has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vaughn Michael will probably get the nod.
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!

Fernandez throws a series of punches but Michael avoids them all with ease.

Michael bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fernandez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fernandez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Michael controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez pushes Michael away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Michael gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fernandez is being controlled here.
Fernandez tries to bench press Michael off him but Michael keeps the position.
Vaughn Michael overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Michael works to advance to full mount. Fernandez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Michael tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fernandez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Michael sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fernandez is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Fernandez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael prevents Fernandez from getting the reversal.
Michael can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fernandez is looking to escape.
Michael is really struggling to control Fernandez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Michael sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fernandez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Michael tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fernandez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fernandez is desperately trying to improve his position but Michael has a good base and remains in mount.
Michael controlling the pace for now.
Michael has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vaughn Michael showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Michael has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaughn Michael!