PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tatanka Stag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherlok Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Queen - We are the champions. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Stag
vs
Holmes

182 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
187 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tatanka Stag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sherlok Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stag fails with the takedown
and Holmes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stag shoots and misses
and Holmes counters with a nice body shot.
Stag shoots in for a takedown but Holmes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatanka Stag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stag misses with a takedown attempt
and Holmes counters with a two punch combo.
Stag with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holmes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stag thinking.
Nice sprawl there from Holmes as Stag shoots in.
Stag misses with a takedown
and Holmes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Stag blocks the leg kick.
Stag has his takedown stuffed
and Holmes counters with a nice body shot.
Stag is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes misses with a wild combination.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Stag is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stag feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Holmes is trying to control the position but Stag postures up.

Stag drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holmes dives on top into guard.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Stag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Stag 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.

Stag 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.
Stag keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes postures up.
Holmes tries to free his leg and advance position but Stag is retaining full guard.
Holmes stopping the sweep attempt from Stag.

Stag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stag is tightening it up a little... Holmes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Holmes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Holmes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stag!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tatanka Stag!