PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cool Runnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runnings comes into the arena with Damian Marley - Welcom to Jamrock blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Runnings
vs
Holmes

195 cm
22
295 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

210 cm
23
300 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cool Runnings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runnings throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holmes throws a shot from downtown. Runnings moves away and avoids it.
Runnings throws a combination that misses
enabling Holmes to counter with a crisp jab.
Runnings misses with a wild combination.
Runnings misses with the combination.
Runnings rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holmes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Runnings looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holmes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Runnings is breathing heavily.
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!
Runnings swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holmes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Runnings is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Holmes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Cool Runnings has been cut.
Holmes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Runnings's head.
Holmes lands a jab to Runnings's midsection.

Holmes takes the fight into the clinch.
Holmes scores with a hook to the body.
Holmes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnings's elbow.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Runnings avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnings is trying to break the clinch but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holmes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Runnings blocks a body shot from Holmes.

Runnings gets control of Holmes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Runnings will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Runnings keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Holmes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Runnings kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hank Holmes.
Holmes throws a body punch but Runnings moves out of range.
Runnings throws a left and a right that both miss

and Holmes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holmes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnings blocks a body shot from Holmes.
Runnings has had enough of the clinch but Holmes keeps him there for the moment.
Holmes can't find room to land a body shot as Runnings controls the action.
Holmes is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Runnings's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Runnings wants to break the clinch but can't.
Runnings jumps guard but Holmes stands there with Runnings around his waist. Runnings gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holmes tries to work over Runnings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Holmes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Holmes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holmes.
Holmes lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holmes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holmes works on Runnings's body with a couple of short punches.
Holmes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes.
Holmes is leaning against Runnings and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes tries a body shot but Runnings blocks it.
Holmes tries to work over Runnings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes stalling the fight.
Holmes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runnings backwards.
Holmes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Holmes.
Runnings is trying to force a seperation but Holmes has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes presses Runnings against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holmes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holmes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Runnings's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holmes tries to work over Runnings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnings blocks a body shot from Holmes.
Holmes is working Runnings over against the cage.
Holmes struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnings controls his hands.
Runnings prevents a body shot from Holmes.
Holmes lands a hook that snaps the head of Runnings backwards.
Holmes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Holmes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Holmes on the inside.

Cool Runnings's cut is getting worse.
Holmes is working Runnings over against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holmes tries to work over Runnings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holmes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cool Runnings's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Runnings keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes lands with a good body shot.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Runnings manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hank Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Runnings stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmes scores with a jab to the head.
Holmes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes lands a slapping body shot.
Holmes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Runnings rather than just go for the knockout.
Holmes scores with a decent looking hook.
Holmes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Holmes lands a body shot.

Holmes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Runnings, pushing him back against the cage.
Holmes lands a shot to the body.
Holmes just leaning against Runnings, taking a breather.
Holmes is leaning against Runnings and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holmes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Runnings or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holmes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Holmes misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes is working Runnings over against the cage.
Holmes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Runnings prevents a body shot from Holmes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holmes.
A short right from Holmes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holmes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Holmes.
Holmes gets through Runnings's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Runnings avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.
Holmes presses Runnings against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holmes lands with a right to the head.
Holmes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holmes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnings's elbow.
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!
Holmes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Holmes.
Holmes tries a body shot but Runnings blocks it.
Holmes lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holmes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holmes digs a right hand underneath Runnings's ribcage. Runnings let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holmes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holmes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnings backwards.
Holmes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnings.
Holmes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Runnings blocks a body shot from Holmes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holmes.
Hank Holmes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holmes.
Holmes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Holmes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Holmes as the two fighters clinch.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes digs a right hand underneath Runnings's ribcage. Runnings let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holmes misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Runnings avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Holmes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holmes lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Runnings or not.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Runnings avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.
Holmes lands a right hand.
Runnings prevents a body shot from Holmes.
Holmes tries a body shot but Runnings blocks it.
Holmes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Runnings or not.
Holmes is working Runnings over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes stalling against the cage.
Runnings tries to pull guard but Holmes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Runnings fails to pull guard.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Holmes.
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Holmes lands a left hand.
Holmes struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnings controls his hands.
Holmes tries to work over Runnings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Holmes.
A short body shot lands from Holmes as the two fighters clinch.
Holmes leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cool Runnings's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Holmes has closed the distance and engaged Runnings in a clinch.
Runnings fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holmes controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Holmes as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Holmes.
Holmes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Runnings's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Holmes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes cracks Runnings with a nice body shot.
Holmes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Runnings or not.
Holmes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holmes lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holmes.
Holmes lands a shoulder strike.
Holmes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runnings backwards.
Holmes lands with a short shot to the head.

Cool Runnings's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Holmes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Runnings is trying to break free.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Holmes is leaning against Runnings and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holmes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holmes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holmes.

Runnings is rocked!
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holmes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holmes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Runnings is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmes throws a big uppercut that drops Runnings! More strikes from Holmes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Runnings lies dazed against the cage as Holmes celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Holmes!
After the big win, Hank Holmes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.