PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giggs Hollowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollowman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Movado. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hollowman
vs
Grant

173 cm
26
154 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

182 cm
27
153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Giggs Hollowman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Grant!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grant has Hollowman up against the cage in a clinch.
Hollowman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grant's efforts to push away.
Hollowman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Grant scores with a four punch combination!
Grant misses with a two punch combination.
Hollowman connects with a right hand. Grant shakes it off.
Grant throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Grant clinches up with Hollowman and pushes him back against the cage.

Hollowman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Grant regains guard immediately.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Hollowman from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hollowman.
Grant wants to stand up but Hollowman is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Giggs Hollowman.

Grant rushes Hollowman and presses him up against the cage.
Grant utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paul Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Hollowman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.

Grant takes the fight into the clinch.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Hollowman tries to score a body lock takedown but Grant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grant looking to stall.

Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hollowman misses with a series of wild punches.
Grant scores with a body shot.

Grant clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hollowman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giggs Hollowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollowman looking for a takedown.
Hollowman is breathing heavily.
Grant crunches a lovely knee into Hollowman's ribcage.
Hollowman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grant crunches a lovely knee into Hollowman's ribcage.
Grant connects with a knee to the head.

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

Grant closes the distance and pushes Hollowman back into the cage.

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

Hollowman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grant manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grant wants to stand and escape but Hollowman is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Giggs Hollowman.

Grant has managed to clinch.
Hollowman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grant prevents it.
Grant prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Grant dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Grant has managed to clinch.
Hollowman wants a takedown but no success here.
Grant stops a takedown attempt from Hollowman.
Grant controlling the action here for a moment.

Grant breaks from the clinch.
Grant stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giggs Hollowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Grant.
Grant misses with a double jab
and Hollowman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Grant takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grant breaks from the clinch.
Paul Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Grant closes the distance and pushes Hollowman back into the cage.
Grant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Grant manages to break the clinch.
Hollowman looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.

Grant closes the distance and clinches.

Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Grant moves into the clinch.
Grant unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hollowman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grant manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Grant.
A knee to the head by Grant.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hollowman.
Hollowman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grant unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hollowman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Grant closes the distance and pushes Hollowman back into the cage.
Hollowman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paul Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Grant has closed the distance and engaged Hollowman in a clinch.

Grant manages to break the clinch.

Grant has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Grant manages to break the clinch.
Grant moves away from the strike by Hollowman.

Grant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hollowman is trying to drag Grant to the mat but Grant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Grant moves into the clinch.

Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Grant lands but Hollowman takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grant moves into the clinch.
Grant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hollowman is keeping busy.
Hollowman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grant controlling the action here for a moment.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
Grant lands a knee to the head.
Grant is pressed up against the cage. Hollowman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grant down to the mat. Grant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grant stuffs the takedown.

Grant closes the distance and clinches.

Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Grant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grant utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Grant.
Hollowman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grant pulls his leg out and moves away.

Grant pushes Hollowman up against the cage in a clinch.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hollowman is defending well for now.
Grant tries to break the clinch but Hollowman is controlling the position.
Grant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hollowman.
Paul Grant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant stalling against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollowman avoids the elbow strike from Grant, against the cage.

Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Grant drives through and clinches with Hollowman against the cage.

Grant manages to break the clinch.

Grant forces Hollowman back against the cage and clinches.
Grant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grant landing knees to the body.

Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Grant has closed the distance and engaged Hollowman in a clinch.
Grant prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giggs Hollowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Grant closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Grant.

Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hollowman's calf.

Grant darts in and clinches Hollowman up against the cage.
Grant wants to get back to striking at distance but Hollowman won't allow it.
Hollowman managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Grant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grant is trying to maintain a safe position but Hollowman gets an underhook and turns Grant into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollowman managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grant obliges.
Grant scores a nice knee to the body.

Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hollowman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grant on his heels. He'll look to pass Grant's guard now, I'm sure.

Grant pushes Hollowman off and gets back to his feet.

Grant gets a clinch.

Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Hollowman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grant.

Grant forces Hollowman back against the cage and clinches.
Grant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grant is looking to control Hollowman's arms but Hollowman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grant has his back to the cage.
Grant is trying to push Hollowman away but Hollowman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hollowman can't get the takedown.
Hollowman avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Grant trying to stall but Hollowman improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Grant really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Grant throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Grant clinches up with Hollowman and pushes him back against the cage.
Grant manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grant is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Hollowman is controlling him.
Hollowman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grant is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hollowman is keeping busy.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Hollowman is controlling him.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Grant is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hollowman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant lands a nice elbow.

Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hollowman checks a low kick from Grant.
Hollowman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant misses with a double jab

and Hollowman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grant looks like he's trying to stand up.

Hollowman stands up out of the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hollowman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hollowman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Grant kicks Hollowman off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Grant forces Hollowman back against the cage and clinches.
Hollowman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hollowman tries to score a body lock takedown but Grant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giggs Hollowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant working Hollowman over with knees to the body.

Grant breaks from the clinch.
Grant slaps away a takedown attempt from Hollowman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grant chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Grant drives through and clinches with Hollowman against the cage.
Grant wants to get back to striking at distance but Hollowman won't allow it.
Hollowman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hollowman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hollowman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grant prevents it.
Grant landing knees to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grant putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hollowman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Grant clinches up with Hollowman and pushes him back against the cage.
Hollowman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Hollowman avoids the damage to the body.
Hollowman can't get the takedown.
Grant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grant is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grant tries to break the clinch but Hollowman is controlling the position.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Hollowman is controlling him.
Hollowman can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Giggs Hollowman will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollowman manages to avoid it.
Hollowman looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Hollowman blocks the body kick.

Grant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hollowman, pushing him back against the cage.
Hollowman tries to score a body lock takedown but Grant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grant tries to circle away but Hollowman has him pinned against the cage.
Grant unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hollowman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hollowman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant crunches a lovely knee into Hollowman's ribcage.
Grant is trying to force a seperation but Hollowman has the dominant position.
Grant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Grant connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hollowman avoids it.
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hollowman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grant is pressed up against the cage. Hollowman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grant down to the mat. Grant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giggs Hollowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Grant forces Hollowman back against the cage and clinches.
Hollowman dodges an elbow strike from Grant.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Grant stops a takedown attempt from Hollowman.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hollowman as Grant tries to tie him up.

Grant breaks from the clinch.

Grant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hollowman, pushing him back against the cage.
Hollowman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grant connects with a knee to the head.
Hollowman wants a takedown.
Grant lands a nice knee to the body.

Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.

Grant closes the distance and clinches.
Hollowman wants a takedown but no success here.
Grant lands an elbow that stopped Hollowman in his tracks for a moment.
Grant landing knees to the head.
Hollowman tries for a takedown but Grant manages to get underhooks.
Hollowman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grant fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grant has managed to clinch.
Grant looking to slow down the pace here.

Grant breaks from the clinch.
Grant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hollowman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
Grant throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grant tries to land a front kick but Hollowman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Grant gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollowman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grant pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hollowman tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Grant has taken the fight to the clinch.

Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Grant rushes Hollowman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grant connects with a knee to the head.
Hollowman tries for a takedown but Grant manages to get underhooks.
Giggs Hollowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hollowman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grant or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grant 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Grant!
Paul Grant is the new featherweight champion!