PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jussi holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jussi holmes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Winnfield
vs
holmes

188 cm
22
263 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

215 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jules Winnfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jussi holmes!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winnfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with holmes but holmes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jules Winnfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

holmes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Winnfield wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winnfield looks to move to half guard but instead holmes has passed into mount! Damn!
Winnfield is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Winnfield can't escape the position.
holmes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
holmes sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Winnfield looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
holmes lands punches and elbows.

Winnfield is rocked!
Winnfield rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Oh Winnfield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
holmes looks gassed!
holmes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Winnfield scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but holmes manages to mount him!
Winnfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winnfield blocking the ground and pound.
Winnfield seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
holmes prevents Winnfield from getting the reversal.
Winnfield manages to regain half guard. Good work.
holmes wants to take a breather but Winnfield is having none of it.

Winnfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Winnfield actively working from the bottom here.
holmes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winnfield knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Winnfield wants to improve his position but holmes is controlling well.
holmes thows a huge punch but Winnfield dodges it nicely.
Winnfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
Winnfield trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
holmes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winnfield misses with a hook.

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.
Winnfield with a lazy takedown attempt

and holmes counters with a single leg into guard. Winnfield didn't expect that.

holmes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Winnfield looking for a guillotine here but holmes defends easily.
holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Winnfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Winnfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Winnfield working for a triangle but holmes defends it easily.

Winnfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but holmes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
holmes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
holmes trying to control but Winnfield is working from the bottom.

Winnfield looking for a triangle here. holmes is fighting it but it looks tight! Winnfield pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, holmes is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jules Winnfield!