PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Brentwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bruce Brentwood was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Holt
vs
Brentwood

185 cm
20
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

195 cm
20
285 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Nemesis Cage Clothing
EFC Nutrition

EFC Nutrition

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 Montreal, Manny Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Brentwood!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt swinging wildly here.
Holt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Holt scores with a four punch combination!
Holt slaps away a takedown attempt from Brentwood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holt throws the kick towards the body but Brentwood avoids it.
Brentwood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brentwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holt.
Brentwood fails with the takedown.
Holt misses with a series of wild punches.
Brentwood shoots in for a double leg but Holt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manny Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Brentwood.
Brentwood misses with a combination
and Holt counters with a series of strikes. Brentwood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brentwood looks gassed!
Brentwood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Holt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holt wants to pass the guard but Brentwood is keeping the position.
Holt scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brentwood is looking to stand up but Holt isn't so interested in that idea.
Holt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holt thows a big elbow that misses.
Holt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brentwood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holt.
Holt with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brentwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holt postures up in Brentwood's guard and throws a big left but Brentwood blocks it.
Holt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brentwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brentwood wants to stand but Holt is controlling the position.

Holt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brentwood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holt is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holt lands with a nice combination. Brentwood backs away looking to recover.
Holt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brentwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holt lands a head kick!

It looks like Bruce Brentwood has been cut.
Holt misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brentwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brentwood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot by Holt.
Holt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holt's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Holt duly obliges.
Brentwood with a lazy takedown attempt

and Holt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brentwood's guard.
Holt landing some decent shots from guard.
Holt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holt thows a big elbow that misses.
Holt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brentwood's head.

Brentwood has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Holt lands with a shot to the body.
Holt throws a front kick aimed at Brentwood's knee but Brentwood avoids it well.
Brentwood blocks a head kick by Holt.
Holt throws a right hand that Brentwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Brentwood also avoids with ease.
Holt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brentwood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holt throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holt gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Holt gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Holt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brentwood's head.
Brentwood is trying to stand.
Holt drops an elbow to the side of Brentwood's head.
Holt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brentwood tries to kick Holt off but Holt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Holt working over Brentwood with some ground and pound. Brentwood looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brentwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holt.
Holt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brentwood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brentwood defending well though.
Brentwood pushes Holt off looking to stand but Holt dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Holt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Brentwood's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Holt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Holt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brentwood misses with a takedown
and Holt counters with a nice body shot.
Holt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Holt throws a combination. Brentwood tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brentwood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brentwood takes a kick to the side of the head.
Holt misses with a series of wild punches.
Holt throws a right and a left that Brentwood avoids nicely.
Brentwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brentwood is trying desperately to land a takedown but Holt is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Brentwood.
Holt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brentwood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brentwood is breathing heavily.
Brentwood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holt scores with a body shot.
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!
Holt cracks Brentwood with a good jab.
Holt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holt throws a leg kick but Brentwood sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Holt.
Holt wants to land a leg kick but Brentwood is out of range.
Brentwood moves out of range of the body kick from Holt.
Brentwood looks for a takedown but Holt sprawls well.
Holt misses with a double jab

and Brentwood counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brentwood.
Holt looking for a sweep. Not yet Holt, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holt is on top in guard.
Holt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brentwood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brentwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brentwood wants to stand up but Holt is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brentwood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holt.
Holt is looking to work some ground and pound but Brentwood has wrist control.
Brentwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holt advances to half guard.
Holt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brentwood can do to turn this around?
Brentwood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holt.
Holt thows a huge punch but Brentwood dodges it nicely.
Holt is nestled in close to Brentwood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brentwood wants to get back to his feet.
Holt wants to pass the guard but Brentwood is defending well.
Holt scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brentwood wants to get back to his feet.
Holt trying to mount his opponent but Brentwood defends it.
Holt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Holt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Holt.
Holt scores with a punch to the head.
A combination from Holt does no damage.
A nice combination there by Holt.
Holt lands a nice looking body kick.
Brentwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holt.
Brentwood fails with the takedown
and Holt counters with a left and a right that stings Brentwood.
Manny Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Brentwood.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brentwood ducks right into an uppercut from Holt.
Holt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holt lands a nice shot that snaps Brentwood's head back.
Holt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Holt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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!
Holt working the ground and pound.
Holt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brentwood some visible discomfort.
Holt working the body and head with strikes.
Holt cracks Brentwood with a big elbow.
Holt scoring with punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Holt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brentwood is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Holt prevents Brentwood from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Holt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Brentwood's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Holt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brentwood backs up against the cage.
Brentwood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Holt lands with a nice combination. Brentwood backs away looking to recover.
Holt throws a right and a left that Brentwood avoids nicely.
Brentwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holt fails to land with a series of punches.
Brentwood fails with the takedown
and Holt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brentwood doesn't seem bothered though.
Holt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brentwood throws a series of punches but Holt avoids them all with ease.
Brentwood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Holt feints and as Brentwood raises his hands in defense, Holt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brentwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holt postures up in Brentwood's guard and throws a big left but Brentwood blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brentwood is looking to stand up but Holt isn't so interested in that idea.
Holt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brentwood's head.
Holt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brentwood is looking to stand up but Holt isn't so interested in that idea.
Brentwood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brentwood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holt chips away with some ground and pound.
Holt postures up in Brentwood's guard and throws a big left but Brentwood blocks it.
Brentwood is looking to stand up but Holt isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt postures up and lands a big shot to Brentwood's brow.
Holt throwing strikes from guard but Brentwood blocks nicely.
Brentwood wants to stand but Holt is controlling the position.
Holt throwing strikes from guard but Brentwood blocks nicely.
Holt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brentwood wants to stand and escape but Holt is having none of it.
Brentwood has momentary wrist control but Holt slips an elbow through the middle.
Holt scoring with some ground and pound.
Holt prevents Brentwood from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holt with a nice head shot there.
Holt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Holt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brentwood slips a jab and a cross from Holt.
Brentwood dodges the punch combination from Holt.
Brentwood with a poor takedown
and Holt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Holt throws a one two combo.
Manny Holt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brentwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holt scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brentwood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brentwood there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holt misses with a double jab
and Brentwood counters with a three punch combo that has Holt backing up. Holt nods at Brentwood to acknowledge the strikes.
Holt lands with a nice body punch.
Holt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brentwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brentwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holt's waist but Holt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brentwood off to one side.
Manny Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Brentwood.
Brentwood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Holt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Holt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holt.
Holt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holt works over Brentwood's head and body with a nice combination.
Brentwood slips a jab and a cross from Holt.
Bruce Brentwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holt throws a low kick, looking for Brentwood's leg but Brentwood calmly moves out of range.
Brentwood takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Holt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holt 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Holt!