PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Boy. Shawn Michaels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Michaels
vs
Worner

174 cm
20
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

ANABOLIC **160** LAUNDRY
SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Worner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Worner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Worner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Michaels decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Michaels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Worner.

Michaels shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Worner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Michaels has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Michaels stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Michaels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Worner's guard.
Michaels won't allow Worner to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Michaels gets to his feet. Worner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Michaels dives in and scores a takedown into Worner's guard.

Michaels gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Michaels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Worner's guard.
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!

Michaels stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Michaels dives in and scores a takedown into Worner's guard.

Worner is working an open guard so Michaels takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Michaels bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Michaels stands up and beckons Worner to his feet.

Michaels shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Worner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Michaels gets to his feet. Worner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Michaels throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Worner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Michaels is in Worner's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Michaels stands up from Worner's guard - Michaels perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Worner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Worner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Michaels gets to his feet. Worner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Michaels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Michaels drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Michaels decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Michaels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Worner to the mat! Worner manages to get full guard.
Michaels stopping the sweep attempt from Worner.

Michaels stands up from Worner's guard - Michaels perhaps looking for a knockout.
Worner is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Michaels shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Michaels gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Worner gets caught napping as Michaels dives in and scores a takedown. Worner manages to retain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Michaels stands and steps away. Worner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Michaels scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Michaels stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Michaels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels avoids the attempt from Worner to control.

Michaels gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Michaels changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Worner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Michaels decides to stand back up. Michaels steps back and let's Worner get back to his feet.

Michaels drives through with a takedown into Worner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Michaels decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Worner, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Michaels scores a takedown into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Michaels get's back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Michaels.

Michaels stands up and beckons Worner to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Michaels dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Michaels scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shawn Michaels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Michaels stands up.
Shawn Michaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Michaels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Worner!
Worner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Michaels stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Michaels shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Worner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Michaels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Michaels stands up and waves to Worner to follow him.

Michaels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Michaels stands and steps away. Worner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Michaels gets a takedown into half guard.
Michaels passes into side control, despite Worner's attempt to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worner is trying to work for a sweep but Michaels has mounted him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Michaels is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Michaels drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Michaels stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Michaels scores a takedown into full mount!
Worner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner is desperately trying to improve his position but Michaels has a good base and remains in mount.

Michaels stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
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!

Michaels scores a takedown into full mount!
Worner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Michaels stands up from mount. Strange move.
Austin Worner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Michaels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Michaels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Worner!

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Michaels!
Shawn Michaels retains his bantamweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shawn Michaels waved his t-shirt featuring ANABOLIC **160** LAUNDRY's logo in front of the cameras.