PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiki Kazzaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Holl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazzaro comes to the ring accompanied by Can't Be Touched. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kazzaro
vs
Holl

186 cm
21
197 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

195 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

EFC Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiki Kazzaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zach Holl!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from Holl.
Kazzaro throws a head kick that misses.
Kazzaro misses with the combination.
Kazzaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kazzaro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Zach Holl has been cut.
Holl avoids the head kick by Kazzaro.
Holl swinging wildly here.
Holl is looking to clinch.
Holl avoids the head kick by Kazzaro.
Holl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kazzaro 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!
Holl shoots in and drives through. Kazzaro sprawls well.
Holl looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Kazzaro.
Kazzaro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holl on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Kazzaro. No joy for Holl on that attempt.
Kiki Kazzaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Holl.
Holl blocks a head kick by Kazzaro.
Holl blocks a head kick by Kazzaro.
Kazzaro throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kazzaro backs up against the ropes.
Kiki Kazzaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holl on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kazzaro stalks Holl and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holl's face. Holl staggers backwards, shaken.
Holl takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazzaro connects with a solid leg kick.
Holl avoids the head kick by Kazzaro.
Holl takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Holl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kazzaro lands with a shot to the body.
Holl throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kazzaro counters with a body kick.
Kazzaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holl fails with the takedown
and Kazzaro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holl's knee momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Kazzaro.
Kazzaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazzaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kazzaro.
Kazzaro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazzaro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice body kick there by Kazzaro.
Kazzaro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kazzaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holl with a poor takedown
and Kazzaro counters with a low kick, right behind Holl 's knee.
Kazzaro throws a series of punches but Holl moves out of range.
Holl throws a combination that misses
and Kazzaro counters with a head kick. That will keep Holl thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kazzaro feints and then cracks Holl's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holl down.
Kazzaro misses with a head kick.
Holl is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kazzaro throws the kick towards the body but Holl avoids it.
Kazzaro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Holl misses.
Kazzaro lands a two punch combo.
Holl with a poor takedown
and Kazzaro counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kazzaro.
Holl swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kazzaro.
Holl fails with the takedown
and Kazzaro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Holl is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holl scores with a one two! Kazzaro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kazzaro throws a combination that misses
and Holl counters with a three punch combo that has Kazzaro backing up. Kazzaro nods at Holl to acknowledge the strikes.
Holl fails with the takedown
and Kazzaro counters with a nice kick to the body.

Holl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holl tries to pull guard but Kazzaro won't allow it.

Kazzaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazzaro scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Kazzaro.
Kazzaro cracks the inside of Holl's front leg.
Holl blocks a head kick by Kazzaro.
Holl fails with the takedown
and Kazzaro counters with a low kick, right behind Holl 's knee.
Holl lands the left hand.
Holl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazzaro circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Kazzaro scores with a four punch combination!
Kazzaro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazzaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Holl clinches but Kazzaro breaks the clinch
and Kazzaro counters with a leg kick.
Holl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kazzaro but Kazzaro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kazzaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holl's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kazzaro misses with a two punch combination.
Holl tries to clinch but Kazzaro moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Holl or perhaps it was just good defense by Kazzaro which made him look bad.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kazzaro.
Nice straight punches there by Kazzaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kazzaro.
Kazzaro thuds his right hand into Holl's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kazzaro throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kazzaro, right into the meat.
Kazzaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holl tries to clinch but Kazzaro moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kazzaro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Holl has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holl and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiki Kazzaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zach Holl's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kazzaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donk. Kazzaro catches Holl right on the button with a cross.
Holl fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kiki Kazzaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazzaro scores with a one two! Holl had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kazzaro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kiki Kazzaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Crunch! Kazzaro slams his shin into Holl's torso.
Holl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kazzaro.
A punch combination from Kazzaro misses.
Holl shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kazzaro pinned against the cage. Kazzaro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kazzaro throws a nice head kick!
Kazzaro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kazzaro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kazzaro throws a sloppy head kick and Holl moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holl changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazzaro throws a head kick that Holl semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazzaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Holl.
Kazzaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holl clinches but Kazzaro breaks the clinch
and Kazzaro counters with an inside leg kick.
Holl blocks a head kick by Kazzaro.
Holl checks a leg kick.
Holl shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kazzaro counters with a body kick that stops Holl in his tracks momentarily.
Kiki Kazzaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Holl.
Holl tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kazzaro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holl somewhat.
Holl blocks a head kick by Kazzaro.
Holl shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kazzaro pinned against the cage. Kazzaro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kazzaro misses with a wild combination.
Kazzaro tries to land a front kick but Holl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

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.
Kazzaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holl avoids the head kick by Kazzaro.
Holl throws a combination that misses
and Kazzaro counters with an inside leg kick.
Kazzaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holl throws a series of punches but Kazzaro avoids them all with ease.
Kazzaro pushes Holl away with a front kick.
Holl stalks Kazzaro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kazzaro's face. Kazzaro staggers backwards, shaken.
Kazzaro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holl is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kazzaro is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Holl.
Holl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kazzaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holl can do to turn this around?
Kazzaro scores with a spinning back kick!
Kazzaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holl blocks a head kick by Kazzaro.
Holl misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holl with a poor takedown
and Kazzaro counters with a nice leg kick.
Kazzaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holl tries for a takedown but Kazzaro circles away easily
and Kazzaro counters with a good low kick that Holl was not able to check.
Holl shoots for a takedown but Kazzaro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holl has his takedown stuffed
and Kazzaro counters with a nice leg kick.
Kazzaro throws a series of punches but Holl avoids them all with ease.
Kazzaro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holl has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kazzaro.
Kazzaro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kazzaro scores with a jab to the head.
Holl avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holl avoids a punch combination nicely.

Holl clinches with his opponent.
Holl fails to pull guard.

Kazzaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holl takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kazzaro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holl tries for a takedown but Kazzaro circles away easily
and Kazzaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kazzaro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kazzaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kazzaro tries to avoid it but Holl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kazzaro to the ground. Kazzaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kiki Kazzaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazzaro cracks the inside of Holl's front leg.
Holl throws a right hand that Kazzaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazzaro also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Kazzaro.
Holl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kazzaro throws a head kick that misses.
Kazzaro throws a series of punches but Holl avoids them all with ease.
Holl scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazzaro misses with a double jab
and Holl counters with a left and a right that stings Kazzaro.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kazzaro - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiki Kazzaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zach Holl's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Holl fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Holl does no damage.
Kazzaro throws a head kick that half lands.
Holl chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kazzaro can pounce on him.
Kazzaro lands an overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kazzaro.
Kazzaro throws a nice head kick!
Kazzaro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kazzaro is looking to slow Holl down with leg kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Kazzaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kazzaro.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazzaro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Holl takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kazzaro scores with a head kick.
Kazzaro connects with a high kick.
Holl misses with a double jab
and Kazzaro counters with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazzaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Kazzaro as Holl shoots in.
Kiki Kazzaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Holl.
Holl looks to clinch
and Kazzaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kazzaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holl circles away quickly and effectively.
Kazzaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kazzaro is looking to score with low kicks.
Kazzaro throws a hook but Holl avoids it easily.

Holl closes the distance and clinches.
Holl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holl is trying to force a seperation but Kazzaro has the dominant position.

Kazzaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kazzaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holl.
Holl throws a nice looking combination but Kazzaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kazzaro throws a leg kick which misses Holl's front leg but catches the back leg as Holl tries to avoid it.
Kazzaro lands a high kick!
Holl has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holl with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kazzaro counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazzaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holl misses with a two punch combination.
Holl tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kazzaro counters with an outside leg kick.
Kazzaro throws a head kick but Holl moves out of range.
Holl tries for a takedown but Kazzaro circles away easily
and Kazzaro counters with an outside leg kick.
Kazzaro lands with a kick to the temple. Holl shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kazzaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holl misses with a takedown
enabling Kazzaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Holl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kazzaro scoring well with a low kick there.
Kazzaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holl in his tracks.
Kazzaro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Kazzaro misses the target.
Holl moves out of range of the strikes.
Kazzaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holl throws a series of punches but Kazzaro avoids them all with ease.
Kazzaro misses with a head kick.
Kazzaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holl fails with the takedown
and Kazzaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kazzaro. That's going to slow Holl down.
Kazzaro throws a sloppy head kick and Holl moves out of range easily.
Kazzaro slips a jab and a cross from Holl.
Kazzaro misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Kazzaro.
Holl tries to clinch but Kazzaro is having none of it.
Holl tries for a takedown but Kazzaro circles away easily
and Kazzaro counters with a low kick, right behind Holl 's knee.
Kazzaro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holl lands with a nice combination. Kazzaro backs away looking to recover.
Holl throws a series of punches but Kazzaro moves out of range.
Kazzaro throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holl has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holl there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kazzaro lands with a kick to the temple. Holl shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kazzaro lands with a kick to the temple. Holl shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Holl shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kazzaro counters with a big head kick but Holl shrugs it off.
Holl swinging wildly here.
Kazzaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holl misses with a series of wild punches.
Crunch! Kazzaro slams his shin into Holl's torso.
Kazzaro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Holl on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kazzaro. Kazzaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Holl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kazzaro scores with a punch to the head.
Holl takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zach Holl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazzaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Holl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kiki Kazzaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kazzaro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Kiki Kazzaro!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kiki Kazzaro!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kiki Kazzaro!

Kiki Kazzaro wins by unanimous decision!