PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Michaels (ranked 4930 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Bobbythree (ranked 5042 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Michaels
vs
Bobbythree

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanner Michaels !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Bobbythree!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobbythree slips a straight right by Michaels .
Bobbythree throws a jab but it's blocked by Michaels .
Bobbythree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michaels throws an overhand right that lands on Bobbythree's shoulder, as Bobbythree tries to avoid the shot.
Bobbythree throws a jab but it's blocked by Michaels .
Bobbythree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michaels .
Bobbythree is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michaels .
A big right from Bobbythree misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bobbythree missing with a left hand there. Michaels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bobbythree moves out of range as Michaels strikes.
Michaels misses with a hook.
Michaels throws a hook but Bobbythree blocks it.
Bobbythree misses with a hook.
Michaels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bobbythree throws a lazy right hand but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michaels throws a looping overhand right but Bobbythree ducks down to avoid it.
Bobbythree throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michaels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Michaels does no damage.
Bobbythree misses the jab.
Michaels throws a hook to the side of Bobbythree's head but Bobbythree sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Bobbythree misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bobbythree throws out the jab.
Bobbythree misses with a hook.
Bobbythree moves out of range as Michaels strikes.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Bobbythree.
Michaels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobbythree.
Bobbythree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michaels staying out of range there.
Bobbythree looks to throw the jab but Michaels is out of range.
Michaels misses with a hook.
Bobbythree ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobbythree wants to counter the offense by Michaels and move into the clinch position.
Michaels slips under a jab.
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Bobbythree.
Bobbythree wants to counter the offense by Michaels and move into the clinch position.
Bobbythree throws a looping overhand right but Michaels ducks down to avoid it.
Michaels is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bobbythree's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Michaels takes a swing at Bobbythree's ribcage but misses.
Michaels looks to land a right hand but Bobbythree moved out of range.
Bobbythree wants to counter the offense by Michaels and move into the clinch position.
Bobbythree misses with a looping left.
Michaels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michaels slips under a jab.
It looked like Michaels wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bobbythree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michaels thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Michaels misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobbythree is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michaels .
It looked like Michaels wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bobbythree slips under a jab from Michaels .
A slow jab from Bobbythree misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Bobbythree throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michaels is looking to counter punch.
Michaels misses with an uppercut. Bobbythree saw that one coming.
Bobbythree might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bobbythree misses with an uppercut. Michaels saw that one coming.
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Bobbythree slips the punch.
Bobbythree staying out of range there.
Steve Bobbythree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Michaels misses.
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Bobbythree.
Bobbythree wants to counter with a clinch but Michaels pushes him away.
A jab from Bobbythree misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Michaels misses the target.
Bobbythree moves out of range of the strikes.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Bobbythree moves out of range of the strikes.
Bobbythree moves away from the strike by Michaels .
Michaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bobbythree throws a looping overhand right but Michaels ducks down to avoid it.
Bobbythree staying out of range there.
Michaels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michaels throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobbythree pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bobbythree looks winded!
Michaels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michaels defending well as Bobbythree loads up on a big left hand.
Bobbythree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels .
Bobbythree avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michaels throws a hook but Bobbythree blocks it.
Bobbythree looks to land a left hand but Michaels moved out of range nicely.
Michaels slips under a jab from Bobbythree.
Michaels misses the jab.
Michaels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bobbythree sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michaels moves out of range of the strikes.
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Bobbythree.
Michaels sets himself, and Bobbythree steps forward looking for the clinch! Michaels avoids it this time.
Michaels misses with a wild combination.
Bobbythree throws a hook but Michaels avoids it easily.
Michaels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bobbythree sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michaels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Bobbythree throws an overhand right that lands on Michaels 's shoulder, as Michaels tries to avoid the shot.
Michaels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a shot from downtown. Bobbythree moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Bobbythree throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Michaels misses its intended target.
Michaels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bobbythree.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels looks to throw the jab but Bobbythree is out of range.
Michaels throws a hook to the side of Bobbythree's head but Bobbythree sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bobbythree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michaels throws out the jab.
Michaels throws a looping overhand right but Bobbythree ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Michaels misses its intended target.
Bobbythree steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michaels .
Bobbythree wants to counter with a clinch but Michaels pushes him away.
Michaels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bobbythree sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michaels cracks Bobbythree with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Steve Bobbythree has been cut.
Bobbythree moves out of range of the strikes.
Michaels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobbythree manages to avoid it.
Michaels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bobbythree sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michaels throws a jab when Bobbythree was well out of range.
Bobbythree bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michaels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Bobbythree.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanner Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Bobbythree'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.

Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bobbythree slips a straight right by Michaels .
Bobbythree throws a hook but Michaels avoids it easily.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Bobbythree.
Michaels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bobbythree.
Bobbythree bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michaels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bobbythree might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Michaels has got the better of the exchanges.
Bobbythree ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobbythree ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michaels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bobbythree can do to turn this around?
Bobbythree misses with a looping left.
Michaels throwing a counter right hand but Bobbythree manages to avoid it.
Bobbythree staying out of range there.
Bobbythree slips a jab from Michaels .
Bobbythree thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Bobbythree.
Bobbythree throws a hook but Michaels blocks it.
Michaels misses the jab.
A slow jab from Michaels misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Michaels .
Michaels blocks a jab.
Bobbythree jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michaels was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobbythree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels .
Bobbythree walks into a straight right hand from Michaels .
Bobbythree is breathing heavily.
A jab from Michaels misses.
Michaels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bobbythree.
Bobbythree pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Bobbythree.
Michaels throws a looping overhand right but Bobbythree ducks down to avoid it.
Michaels throws a lazy right hand but Bobbythree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michaels throws a hook but Bobbythree avoids it easily.
Michaels misses with a hook. Bobbythree ducked under it nicely.
Bobbythree throws a hook but Michaels avoids it easily.
Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobbythree.
Michaels looks to land a left hand but Bobbythree moved out of range nicely.
Michaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bobbythree ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Bobbythree slips the punch.
Bobbythree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michaels .
Bobbythree misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Michaels .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobbythree avoids the body shot from Michaels .
Bobbythree throws the left hand but Michaels avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobbythree slips a jab from Michaels .
A big left from Michaels misses.
Nice defenses there by Bobbythree.
Bobbythree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels .
Bobbythree avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bobbythree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michaels .
Bobbythree tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tanner Michaels is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Michaels .
Michaels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bobbythree.
Bobbythree throws the left hand but Michaels avoids the punch easily.
Bobbythree throws the left hand but Michaels avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Michaels misses.
Michaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bobbythree ducks under a wild hook from Michaels .
Michaels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bobbythree.
Michaels moves out of range of the strikes.
Michaels misses with a hook.
Michaels throws a body punch but Bobbythree moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bobbythree misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michaels . Bobbythree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobbythree avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bobbythree throws a looping overhand right but Michaels ducks down to avoid it.
Michaels throws out a loose jab but Bobbythree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michaels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bobbythree.
Michaels throws a big shot that misses.
Michaels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bobbythree moves out of range of the strikes.
Michaels throws a body shot but no joy.
Bobbythree wants to counter the offense by Michaels and move into the clinch position.
Michaels throws an overhand right that lands on Bobbythree's shoulder, as Bobbythree tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Michaels misses the target.
Bobbythree steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Michaels .
Michaels misses with a looping left.
Michaels misses the jab.
Bobbythree moves out of range as Michaels strikes.
A jab from Michaels misses.
Bobbythree slips a jab and a cross from Michaels .
Bobbythree ducks under a wild hook from Michaels .
Michaels throws a hook but Bobbythree avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels misses the jab.
Michaels lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Michaels misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Bobbythree.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michaels . Bobbythree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Bobbythree slips the punch.
Michaels throws a shot from downtown. Bobbythree moves away and avoids it.
Bobbythree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Michaels misses.
Michaels sets himself, and Bobbythree steps forward looking for the clinch! Michaels avoids it this time.
Michaels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobbythree is just out of range.
Michaels throws the left hand but Bobbythree avoids the punch easily.
Michaels misses with a straight left.
Michaels misses with an uppercut. Bobbythree saw that one coming.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobbythree is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Michaels .
Michaels misses with an uppercut.
Bobbythree wants to counter the offense by Michaels and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanner Michaels dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Bobbythree's cut.
That's time! Michaels 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Bobbythree slips the punch.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobbythree is just out of range.
Michaels misses with a straight left.
Michaels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bobbythree.
Michaels misses the shot to the body.
Michaels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobbythree.
A swing and a miss from Michaels .
Michaels throws a body shot but no joy.
Michaels misses the jab.
Bobbythree throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michaels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Michaels .
Bobbythree throws a hook but Michaels blocks it.
Bobbythree slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bobbythree.
A jab from Bobbythree misses.
Bobbythree staying out of range there.
Bobbythree tries to counter with a clinch but Michaels shakes him off and moves away.
Bobbythree throws a hook to the side of Michaels 's head but Michaels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michaels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bobbythree.
Bobbythree tries to counter by closing the distance.
Michaels staying out of range there.
Bobbythree takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Bobbythree.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobbythree.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
Bobbythree wants to counter the offense by Michaels and move into the clinch position.
Michaels throws the left hand but Bobbythree avoids the punch easily.
Michaels misses the jab.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
Bobbythree bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michaels throws a lazy right hand but Bobbythree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michaels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bobbythree ducks under a wild hook from Michaels .
Michaels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bobbythree throws a shot from downtown. Michaels moves away and avoids it.
Bobbythree is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michaels .
Bobbythree moves out of range as Michaels strikes.
The fighters circling - Bobbythree throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Michaels misses the target.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobbythree is just out of range.
Bobbythree keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michaels .
Bobbythree wants to counter the offense by Michaels and move into the clinch position.
Steve Bobbythree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Bobbythree slips the punch.
Michaels misses with a looping left.
Michaels blocks a jab.
Michaels misses with a looping left.
Bobbythree wants to counter with a clinch but Michaels pushes him away.
Bobbythree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michaels .
Bobbythree looks to land a left hand but Michaels moved out of range nicely.
Michaels was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Michaels misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobbythree manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Michaels .
Michaels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobbythree.
Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Bobbythree.
Michaels defending well as Bobbythree loads up on a big left hand.
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Michaels misses.
Bobbythree ducks under a wild hook from Michaels .
Bobbythree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michaels .
Bobbythree wants to counter the offense by Michaels and move into the clinch position.
Bobbythree misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bobbythree.
Michaels missing with a left hand there. Bobbythree was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bobbythree bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michaels throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Michaels misses the target.
Bobbythree throws a shot from downtown. Michaels moves away and avoids it.
Bobbythree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michaels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michaels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michaels moves out of range of the strikes.
Bobbythree bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Michaels .
Bobbythree misses with a looping left.
Michaels swings for the body but Bobbythree moves out of range.
Bobbythree ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobbythree slips a jab from Michaels .
Bobbythree ducks under a wild hook from Michaels .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobbythree slips a jab from Michaels .
A slow jab from Michaels misses its intended target.
Bobbythree pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobbythree.
Michaels misses the shot to the body.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobbythree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michaels throws out the jab.
Michaels throws a hook to the side of Bobbythree's head but Bobbythree sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bobbythree is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Michaels looks to land a right hand but Bobbythree moved out of range.
Bobbythree tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tanner Michaels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobbythree moves out of range of the strikes.
Bobbythree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michaels throws out the jab.
Bobbythree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michaels throws out the jab.
Michaels throws a big shot that misses.
Bobbythree slips under a jab.
Bobbythree slips under a jab.
Bobbythree keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michaels .
Bobbythree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels .
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Bobbythree slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Michaels has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanner Michaels !