PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim McAllister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McAllister
vs
Michaels

186 cm
23
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

177 cm
22
222 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Dirt Poor Drugs($5 Recovery)

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim McAllister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAllister leaves Michaels with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McAllister moves out of range of the body kick from Michaels.

McAllister is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Michaels's half guard.
McAllister is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McAllister's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McAllister trying to control from Michaels's half guard. Michaels has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllister is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McAllister passes into half guard.
McAllister is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McAllister is looking to take a break and control but Michaels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jim McAllister.
McAllister takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McAllister with a poor takedown

and Michaels counters with a takedown into side control.

Michaels tries for a kimura but McAllister is defending well.
McAllister struggling a bit here.
McAllister is not content to let Michaels control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Michaels tries for a kimura but McAllister is defending well.
Michaels wants to lay and pray for a moment but McAllister keeps working.

Michaels tries for a kimura but McAllister is defending well.

Michaels is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McAllister is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Michaels trying to control the action but McAllister is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Michaels are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McAllister knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michaels on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michaels in side control, throwing shots but McAllister defends.
Michaels wants to control but McAllister is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Michaels dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McAllister.

McAllister bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Michaels is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McAllister off and has taken his back!
McAllister holding both Michaels 's hands and preventing any damage.
McAllister just trying to survive but Michaels is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Michaels punches the canvas rather than the man.

Michaels working for a choke but McAllister is defending well.
McAllister manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Michaels is now in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Michaels goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McAllister rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Michaels's guard! Nice work there by McAllister!
Michaels keeping moving, preventing McAllister from controlling successfully.

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.
Michaels can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McAllister controls the pace.
McAllister looking to sit in guard and control but Michaels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McAllister is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McAllister has escaped and now he's on top!

Michaels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McAllister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McAllister's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McAllister trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.

Michaels has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McAllister doesn't defend quickly enough and Michaels has managed to lock this one up! Can McAllister escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Michaels on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Michaels!