PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sweeney McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sex Pistols - Anarchy In The UK. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

McIntyre
vs
Michaels

178 cm
24
159 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

157 cm
34
163 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sweeney McIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Kristian Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels throws a body kick that misses.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
Michaels tries to clinch up
and McIntyre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michaels tries to clinch but McIntyre is having none of it.
Michaels throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by McIntyre's head coaches at 99% Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Michaels avoids the body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Michaels misses
and McIntyre counters with a series of strikes. Michaels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Michaels throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
A low kick from Michaels is predictable there
and McIntyre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McIntyre counters with a straight right hand.
Michaels wants to clinch but McIntyre slips to the side
and McIntyre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kristian Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from McIntyre does no damage.
Michaels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Michaels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like McIntyre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Michaels.
Michaels wants to clinch
and McIntyre counters with a straight right hand.
Michaels looks to land a right hand but McIntyre moved out of range.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McIntyre was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
It looked like McIntyre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Michaels.
Michaels throws the kick towards the body but McIntyre avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from McIntyre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McIntyre checks the leg kick nicely there.
McIntyre appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michaels scores with a push kick.
Sweeney McIntyre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McIntyre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Michaels.
Michaels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Michaels misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McIntyre to counter with a crisp jab.
McIntyre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Michaels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Michaels fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McIntyre is out of range.
McIntyre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Michaels
and McIntyre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McIntyre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Michaels scores with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Michaels. McIntyre shrugs it off though.
McIntyre defending well as Michaels loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Michaels clinches with his opponent.
Michaels lands a damaging elbow.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michaels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Michaels tries to land a body kick
and McIntyre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and McIntyre moves out of range easily.
McIntyre moves out of range of the leg kick from Michaels.
McIntyre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Michaels.
Michaels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Michaels tries to clinch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre thinks about countering with a body kick.
Michaels misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to clinch up.
McIntyre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michaels feints a counter leg kick.
A low kick from McIntyre misses

and Michaels counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A bit of stalling here from McIntyre.

McIntyre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels throws a quick inside leg kick.
McIntyre scores with a punch to the head.
Michaels throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McIntyre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McIntyre misses with a hook. Michaels ducked under it nicely.
Michaels throws a leg kick but McIntyre checks it.

Michaels gets a clinch.
McIntyre is trying to push Michaels away but Michaels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sweeney McIntyre will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Michaels throws a front kick aimed at McIntyre's knee but McIntyre avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from McIntyre misses the target.
Michaels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Michaels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McIntyre on the side of the head.
Michaels is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McIntyre jabs at Michaels's body.
Michaels misses with a leg kick.
McIntyre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Michaels thows a leg kick but McIntyre checks it
and McIntyre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Michaels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
Michaels thows a leg kick but McIntyre checks it
letting McIntyre counter with a right hand.
Michaels moves out of range of the body kick from McIntyre.
Crunch! Michaels slams his shin into McIntyre's torso.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Michaels looks for the body kick but McIntyre saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from McIntyre misses the target.
Nice shot by McIntyre.
Michaels swings widly with a right hand
and McIntyre counters with a left and a right that stings Michaels.
Michaels swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
Michaels throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McIntyre counter with a right hand.
Michaels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McIntyre has time to react.
Michaels fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McIntyre is out of range.
Michaels tries a head kick but it misses.
Michaels scores with a leg kick.
Michaels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 misses with an attempted mid kick.
McIntyre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to clinch there but McIntyre circles away.
Michaels throws a big shot that misses.
Michaels closes the distance but McIntyre moves to the side
and McIntyre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Michaels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McIntyre is looking to counter with a body kick.
A low kick from Michaels is predictable there
and McIntyre makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Michaels really felt that one!
Michaels throws a nice inside leg kick.
Michaels dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McIntyre. That did some damage!

Michaels has McIntyre up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Michaels.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McIntyre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good body shot from Michaels.
A frustrated look appears on McIntyre's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
Michaels moves to clinch but McIntyre breaks away
and McIntyre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Michaels moves into range and clinches up with McIntyre.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre blocks an elbow strike from Michaels.
A head punch on the inside from Michaels fails to land.
McIntyre stalls.
McIntyre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Michaels.

McIntyre breaks from the clinch.
McIntyre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Michaels.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McIntyre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Michaels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Michaels scores with a hook to the body.
Michaels misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIntyre wants to get back to striking at distance but Michaels won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristian Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McIntyre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michaels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michaels motions for McIntyre to come forward. Michaels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McIntyre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McIntyre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McIntyre is looking for a counter combo.
Michaels misses with a leg kick
and McIntyre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michaels tries a low kick but McIntyre avoids it.
Michaels throws a combination that misses
and McIntyre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels misses with a leg kick
and Michaels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

McIntyre tries to keep at a distance but Michaels has taken the fight into the clinch.
Michaels misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels misses with the head strike.
Michaels tries to throw a body punch but McIntyre avoids it by throwing Michaels back against the cage.
Michaels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McIntyre blocks a body shot from Michaels.
McIntyre wants to get back to striking at distance but Michaels won't allow it.

McIntyre breaks the clinch.
Michaels throws a leg kick but McIntyre sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Michaels throws a quick inside leg kick.
Michaels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michaels rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McIntyre counters with a stiff right hand.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McIntyre throws a counter high kick but Michaels was just alert enough to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Michaels misses
letting McIntyre counter with a right hand.
Michaels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIntyre.
McIntyre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.
An attempted straight right counter from McIntyre misses the target.
Nice shot by Michaels.
McIntyre throws a body shot but no joy.
Michaels wants to land a leg kick but McIntyre is out of range.
Michaels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Michaels rushes McIntyre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a lazy uppercut
and McIntyre counters with a left to the body.
McIntyre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Michaels is looking to score with low kicks.
Sweeney McIntyre is winning the standup battle so far.
McIntyre moves out of range as Michaels throws a body kick.
McIntyre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michaels.
Michaels throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Michaels shoots and misses
and McIntyre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michaels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michaels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid body kick from McIntyre.
Michaels has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McIntyre checks it well.
McIntyre will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Michaels slips under a jab from McIntyre.
Michaels looks to clinch
and McIntyre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McIntyre moves away from the strike by Michaels.
A little feinted left hand from McIntyre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Michaels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McIntyre pinned against the cage. McIntyre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sweeney McIntyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristian Michaels.
McIntyre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michaels.
McIntyre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kristian Michaels.
I think Michaels has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristian Michaels!
An out of breath Kristian Michaels thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.