PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren comes into a darkened arena with his song building. God's gonna cut you down by Jonny Cash kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Holyfield
vs
Warren

181 cm
26
169 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

170 cm
29
164 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reggie Warren!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren looks to land a right hand but Holyfield moved out of range.
Holyfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warren throws a shot from downtown. Holyfield moves away and avoids it.
Holyfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warren.
Warren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Holyfield blocks the leg kick.
Holyfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Warren cracks Holyfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holyfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holyfield cracks a nice hook into Warren's ribs.
Warren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holyfield takes a swing at Warren's ribcage but misses.
Holyfield shoots in but Warren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holyfield misses with a low kick as Warren jumps back.
Holyfield avoids the head kick by Warren.
Holyfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Warren's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren throws a jab but it's blocked by Holyfield.
Some wild striking there from Warren.
Reggie Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Warren scores with the left hand. Holyfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Warren looks for the body kick but Holyfield saw that one coming.
Warren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holyfield throws a shot from downtown. Warren moves away and avoids it.
Holyfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Holyfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Warren which made him look bad.
Warren moves out of range of the body kick from Holyfield.
Holyfield misses with a straight right.
Warren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warren. Holyfield does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren throws a nice looking combination but Holyfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Warren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Warren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holyfield.
Warren misses with a two punch combination.
Warren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holyfield.
Warren cracks Holyfield with a good jab.
Holyfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Warren misses.
Warren misses with an uppercut. Holyfield saw that one coming.
Warren connects with a body shot.
Holyfield scores with a nice strike.
Holyfield is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Holyfield closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Warren's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Warren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holyfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warren has his foot on Holyfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holyfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Holyfield advances position into side control!
Holyfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warren keeps working.
Warren tries to bench press Holyfield off him but Holyfield keeps the position.
Warren is not content to let Holyfield control the position.

Holyfield is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Warren has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warren is looking to reverse the position.
Holyfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holyfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Holyfield tries to advance position but instead Warren slips a leg back in to half guard.
Warren is trying to get back to full guard.
Warren moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holyfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warren manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Holyfield taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Warren 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.

A solid leg kick lands there for Holyfield.
A shot to the liver by Warren. Beautiful body shot.
Warren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Warren misses with a straight right.
Holyfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warren.
Warren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holyfield throws out the jab.
Warren misses the shot to the body.
Holyfield thows a leg kick but Warren checks it
and Warren counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holyfield's knee momentarily.
Holyfield slips a jab from Warren.
Holyfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Warren misses with a series of wild punches.
Holyfield tries to score with a low kick but Warren moves his leg out of the way.
Warren closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Warren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warren looking to score a takedown here. Holyfield is defending well but Warren drives through and ends up in Holyfield's guard.
Holyfield wants to hit a switch here but Warren passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Holyfield there!
Warren trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Warren looking to finish Holyfield with some ground and pound. This is bad for Holyfield!
Holyfield slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Holyfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Warren looking to pass the guard.
Warren stopping the sweep attempt from Holyfield.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Warren from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield keeping full guard, as Warren tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holyfield looking to control.
Holyfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holyfield is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Holyfield throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Warren escapes and throws Holyfield's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warren works to advance to full mount. Holyfield defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Warren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Holyfield hang on?
Holyfield sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren prevents Holyfield from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holyfield taking some punishment here, with Warren in his half guard.
Holyfield wants to get back to full guard but Warren has passed into side control.
Holyfield is not content to let Warren control the position.
Warren is putting a hurting on Holyfield here, landing some big shots from side control.
Warren passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Holyfield!
Warren avoids the attempt from Holyfield to control.
Holyfield is working to get back to half guard.
Reggie Warren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warren working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren wants to control the pace but Holyfield is squirming around nicely.
Warren looking to finish Holyfield with some ground and pound. This is bad for Holyfield!
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!
BOOM! Warren connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Holyfield tries to reverse the position but Warren maintains control.
Warren wants to control the pace but Holyfield is squirming around nicely.
Holyfield gets back to half guard.
Holyfield is staying active underneath Warren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyfield trying to control from the bottom.
Warren works his way into full mount!
Warren is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Holyfield can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Warren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Warren displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holyfield.
Warren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holyfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reggie Warren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holyfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Warren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holyfield.
Warren scores with a jab.
Warren scores with a nice right hand.
Warren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Warren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holyfield swings for the body but Warren moves out of range.
Holyfield throws an overhand right that lands on Warren's shoulder, as Warren tries to avoid the shot.
Warren misses with an uppercut.

Holyfield shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Holyfield was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warren is desperately trying to improve his position but Holyfield has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield fails to take his opponent's back.
Warren tries to improve his position but instead Holyfield has taken his back!
Warren tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Holyfield goes for an armbar but Warren turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Warren.
Warren cracks Holyfield with a solid left hand.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Warren from controlling successfully.

Holyfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Warren defends well.
Warren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holyfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren distracts Holyfield with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Warren passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Warren lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warren cracks Holyfield with a big right hand but Holyfield just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Warren passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Holyfield!
Warren landing shots from mount.
Warren punishing his opponent with strikes.
Holyfield tries to hold on but Warren pushes him away.
Warren scoring with strikes but Holyfield is staying in there.
Holyfield is trying desperately to improve position.
Warren lands a big elbow.
Nate Holyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warren prevents Holyfield from getting the reversal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren is landing with some decent strikes but Holyfield is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Warren punishing his opponent with strikes.

Holyfield is rocked!
Warren wants to control the pace but Holyfield is squirming around nicely.
Warren putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Warren breaks from Holyfield's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Warren wants to control the pace but Holyfield is squirming around nicely.
Reggie Warren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Warren scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Holyfield?
Oh Holyfield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holyfield can't escape the position.
Warren controlling his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyfield is looking to get to half guard.
Holyfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Holyfield is squirming around, avoiding Warren's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Warren trying to control but Holyfield is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Reggie Warren was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Warren tries to clinch there but Holyfield circles away.
Warren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holyfield.
Warren lands with a shot to the body.
Warren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holyfield circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Warren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Warren!