PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brady Mayfield (ranked 25414 p4p, 24324 weight class) and Lucky Hollow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollow has chosen Rihanna Wrist as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lucky Hollow enters the cage!

Mayfield
vs
Hollow

195 cm
19
165
5 - 5 - 0

184 cm
21
165
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brady Mayfield !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucky Hollow!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayfield checks the leg kick.

Mayfield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hollow has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mayfield has passed into side control.
Mayfield tries to stand but Hollow is controlling his head.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hollow is looking to regain half guard here but Mayfield keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollow struggling a bit here.
Hollow manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollow is trying to stand back up but Mayfield is controlling him

Hollow manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mayfield keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mayfield is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hollow to keep the fight standing.
Mayfield stalling against the cage.
Hollow misses with a body punch.
Hollow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hollow tries to stall but Mayfield uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mayfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hollow fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Mayfield darts in and clinches Hollow up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mayfield breaks from the clinch.
Hollow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayfield .

Mayfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayfield tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hollow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mayfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Mayfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hollow, who protects the arm well.
Hollow regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollow wants to control but Mayfield is keeping busy.
Mayfield wants to pass the guard but Hollow is defending well.

Hollow kicks Mayfield off and gets back to his feet.
Lucky Hollow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollow throws a series of punches but Mayfield moves out of range.
Hollow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hollow digs a good body shot into Mayfield 's ribs.
Hollow circles away from the clinch attempt.

Mayfield rushes Hollow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mayfield decides to pull guard.
Hollow wants to control from the top but Mayfield keeps moving.
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!

Mayfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hollow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hollow trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Hollow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hollow keeps the fight on the outside.
Brady Mayfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hollow moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hollow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mayfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mayfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayfield slips a jab from Hollow.

Mayfield drives through and clinches with Hollow against the cage.
Mayfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hollow prevents a body shot from Mayfield .
Mayfield trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mayfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mayfield stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hollow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Mayfield 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hollow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mayfield in his tracks.
Mayfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hollow.
Mayfield moves forwards but Hollow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Hollow.
Hollow scores with a body shot.
Mayfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hollow.
A head kick misses from Hollow.

Mayfield closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mayfield 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mayfield 's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mayfield tries to break free.
Mayfield is working hard here to advance position.
Lucky Hollow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hollow wants to control but Mayfield is keeping busy.
What can Mayfield do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Hollow go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hollow controls the action.
Hollow tries to keep control of the position but Mayfield is staying busy.
Hollow trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mayfield doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Mayfield right now.
Hollow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayfield trying to control the action but Hollow just sinks the hooks in.
Mayfield is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollow struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hollow is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hollow gets his hands free as Mayfield looks to control.
Mayfield is really stuck here.
Hollow keeps control of the position easily here as Mayfield tries to buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Hollow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mayfield moves out of range as Hollow strikes.
Hollow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hollow swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayfield .
Hollow tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayfield with a poor takedown
and Hollow counters with a left to the body.
Hollow throws out a powerful jab.
Lucky Hollow seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Mayfield closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hollow did well to prevent Mayfield getting side control.
Hollow pushes Mayfield off looking to stand but Mayfield dives back in and keeps control.
Hollow is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hollow controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hollow is refusing to be controlled, as Mayfield sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield working over Hollow with some ground and pound. Hollow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hollow tries to roll over but Mayfield keeps him under control.
Mayfield performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hollow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayfield .
Mayfield slips under a jab from Hollow.
Hollow misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollow misses with a straight right.
Mayfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hollow.
Hollow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mayfield checks it well.
Mayfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hollow missing with a left hand there. Mayfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayfield tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hollow manages to circle out of the way.
Hollow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Hollow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hollow.
A jab from Hollow does it's job there.
Mayfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Mayfield is rocked!
Mayfield bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Hollow comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Mayfield falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Mayfield was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucky Hollow!
An out of breath Lucky Hollow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.