PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brik Holtik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John has chosen Jimmy Dean - Big John as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Holtik
vs
John

192 cm
32
192 lbs
16 - 13 - 1

184 cm
32
199 lbs
23 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

Valhalla 160

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 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brik Holtik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big John!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holtik shoots for a takedown but John saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holtik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holtik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. John tries to avoid it but Holtik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag John to the ground. John escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brik Holtik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holtik looks for a takedown but John sprawls well.

John gets caught napping as Holtik dives in and scores a takedown. John manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John keeping full guard, as Holtik tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John keeping moving, preventing Holtik from controlling successfully.
Holtik is fighting to break John's control of his arms but John is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Holtik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holtik stops John from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
John swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Holtik with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holtik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and John counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around John's waist but John gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holtik off to one side.
Holtik misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holtik.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from John misses.
Holtik fails with the takedown.
A big right from John misses.
Holtik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.
A big right from John misses.
Holtik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holtik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

John shoots in and gets a takedown into Holtik's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
John throwing strikes from guard but Holtik blocks nicely.
John showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Holtik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Holtik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Holtik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. John is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John cracks Holtik with a solid left hand.
John throws a big right hand that misses.
John missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
John distracts Holtik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
John wants to control from the top but Holtik keeps moving.
John is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
John loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
John sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holtik keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
John stands and throws Holtik's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Holtik tries to bench press John off him but John keeps the position.
John wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holtik keeps working.
John in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
John working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
John working away.
John wants to control but Holtik is keeping him busy.
John connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holtik some visible discomfort.
Holtik is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John grinds an elbow into Holtik's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holtik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but John wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holtik is trying to control John's posture but John avoids it.
Holtik is trying to escape the position but John is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big John dominated that round.
That's time! Holtik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Holtik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and John counters with a series of strikes. Holtik will be more careful next time no doubt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by John.
John is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Holtik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
John lands a few punches from side control.
John scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holtik is trying to get back to half guard.
John scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Holtik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
John trying to control the position but Holtik is working away.
Holtik takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Holtik tries to bench press John off him but John keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
John landing strikes.
Holtik is working to avoid the ground and pound but John connects with a decent elbow.
John controls the position from side control.
John lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Holtik down.
Holtik is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on John's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
John is nestled in close to Holtik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Holtik blocking the ground and pound attempt from John.
Holtik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holtik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from John.
John winds up and cracks Holtik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
John has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
John trying to control from half guard but Holtik is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Holtik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
John throwing shots but Holtik is blocking nicely.
John scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
John throwing shots but Holtik is blocking nicely.
John not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Holtik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holtik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. John is working away from the top position though.
John wants to take a breather but Holtik is having none of it.
Holtik wants to get back to full guard.
John controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holtik tries to get to full guard but John has control of the leg.
John is looking to take a break and control but Holtik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holtik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of John's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take John's back!

Holtik working for a choke but John is defending well.
Big John has got the better of the ground game so far.

Holtik is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. John is defending well though. Holtik let's go of the attempt for now.
John rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
John is looking for a sweep. Holtik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtik stops John from getting back to his feet.
Holtik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holtik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
John is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holtik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holtik's back!
John lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
You can see the frustration on Holtik's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Holtik breaks John's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Holtik throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holtik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

John has his feet on Holtik's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holtik moves away from the strike by John.
Holtik shoots in and drives through. John sprawls well.

John shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. John showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big John 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. This is the final round!

John throws the left hand but Holtik avoids the punch easily.
Holtik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has John pinned against the cage. John gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brik Holtik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holtik shoots in for a takedown but John shows good takedown defense.
John stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brik Holtik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
John lands with an overhand left.
John cracks Holtik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holtik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holtik shoots in but no luck this time.
John misses with a leg kick.
John looks to land a left hand but Holtik moved out of range nicely.
John cracks Holtik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holtik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

John changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holtik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtik is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
John trying to control the action but Holtik is working from the bottom.
John throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Holtik is looking for a sweep.
Holtik wants to control but John postures up.
Holtik is looking to reverse the position.
John in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
John lands a few punches from side control.
John is chipping away with strikes.
Holtik takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holtik wants to control but John postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holtik wants to get back to his feet but John drags him back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John just content to control the position.
Holtik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but John wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holtik takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
John working the ground and pound.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John takes a little break here. Holtik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Holtik is looking to regain half guard here but John keeps moving and retains side control.
John wants to control but Holtik is keeping him busy.
Brik Holtik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holtik is working to avoid the ground and pound but John connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
John working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Holtik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
John scoring with punches and elbows.
Holtik gets back to half guard.
John is nestled in close to Holtik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
John wants to take a breather but Holtik is having none of it.

Holtik pushes John off and gets back to his feet.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

John fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holtik sprawls well initially but John persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
John drops an elbow to the side of Holtik's head.
John lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtik moves into full guard.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Holtik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Holtik has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. John is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Holtik.
John is working Holtik over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holtik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holtik misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holtik is looking for a sweep.
John is working Holtik over with some ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well John 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big John!