PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hermanni Holopainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Kolec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolec has chosen Piona as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Holopainen
vs
Kolec

196 cm
22
280 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

200 cm
29
300 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hermanni Holopainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marek Kolec!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kolec shoots in and bounces Holopainen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Kolec is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holopainen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holopainen has escaped and now he's on top!

Kolec is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holopainen trying to control but Kolec is working from the bottom.

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

Kolec has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holopainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kolec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holopainen defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holopainen is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holopainen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kolec has a takedown stuffed.

Kolec gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Holopainen to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Kolec has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holopainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holopainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holopainen is looking to stand up but Kolec won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen wants to control from the top but Kolec keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hermanni Holopainen wasn't doing enough on the ground.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Holopainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kolec quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolec is not content to let Holopainen control the position.
Holopainen content to control rather than advance.
Kolec manages to get to full guard.

Kolec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kolec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holopainen defends well.

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

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

Holopainen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kolec, up you get!
Kolec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holopainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kolec somewhat.

Holopainen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kolec is trying to defend but Holopainen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Kolec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen wants to control but Kolec is keeping him busy.

Kolec is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holopainen pulls his head out easily.

Kolec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!
Kolec is staying active underneath Holopainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holopainen tries to stand and escape but Kolec is controlling the position.

Kolec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kolec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kolec actively working from the bottom here.
Holopainen wants to take a breather but Kolec is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hermanni Holopainen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Holopainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kolec.

It looks like Marek Kolec has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kolec.

Holopainen dives in and scores a takedown into Kolec's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Kolec has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holopainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holopainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Holopainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Holopainen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holopainen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holopainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kolec has his foot on Holopainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holopainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Holopainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kolec keeping moving, preventing Holopainen from controlling successfully.
Holopainen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Kolec has his foot on Holopainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holopainen works his way back into a safe position though.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolec has a closed guard, preventing Holopainen from standing up.

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

Kolec has his foot on Holopainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holopainen works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Holopainen stands up from Kolec's guard - Holopainen perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck for Kolec with that takedown attempt.
Kolec is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen lands a head kick!
Holopainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolec circles away.
Holopainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kolec.
Hermanni Holopainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Kolec.
Holopainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolec circles away.
Kolec throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holopainen's waist but Holopainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolec off to one side.
Holopainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Holopainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolec tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holopainen swivels and escapes.

Holopainen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kolec is trying to defend but Holopainen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Holopainen wants to stand but Kolec has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kolec is looking for a sweep. Holopainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kolec with the active half guard here but Holopainen passes nicely into side control.
Holopainen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kolec tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holopainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Kolec's face as Holopainen controls the position.
Kolec tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hermanni Holopainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marek Kolec's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Holopainen.
Holopainen is looking to take a break and control but Kolec is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holopainen tries to stand but Kolec is controlling his head.
Kolec manages to work his way to half guard, despite Holopainen's best efforts.
Holopainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolec keeps working.

Kolec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holopainen trying to mount his opponent but Kolec defends it.

Kolec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kolec is pressing down on Holopainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kolec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holopainen defends well.
Kolec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Holopainen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Kolec is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Holopainen stands up from Kolec's guard - Holopainen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kolec tries for a takedown but Holopainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kolec enables Holopainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kolec manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Kolec escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holopainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holopainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holopainen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kolec is proving hard to escape from.
Holopainen wants to control from the top but Kolec keeps moving.

Hermanni Holopainen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Holopainen takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolec drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Holopainen manages to break the clinch.
Holopainen stuffs the takedown attempt from Kolec. Kolec gets slowly back to his feet.
Hermanni Holopainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Kolec.
Kolec fails to land the takedown.
Hermanni Holopainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Holopainen.

Holopainen rushes Kolec and presses him up against the cage.

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

Holopainen looking to score a takedown here. Kolec is defending well but Holopainen drives through and ends up in Kolec's guard.
Holopainen wanted to stand there but Kolec had control of the position.
Holopainen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Kolec is looking for a triangle but Holopainen pushes his legs off easily.

Kolec working for a triangle but Holopainen defends it easily.
Holopainen trying to control but Kolec is working from the bottom.

Kolec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holopainen defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolec can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holopainen controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hermanni Holopainen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Kolec'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.

Holopainen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kolec was covering up waiting for the punch and Holopainen finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Kolec looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holopainen content to stall in guard here.
Holopainen wants to control from the top but Kolec keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Holopainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hermanni Holopainen just wasn't active enough.
No luck for Kolec with that takedown attempt.
Holopainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolec was well out of range. Poor timing from Holopainen.

Kolec drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kolec is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Kolec postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Holopainen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kolec, into his guard.
Holopainen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Kolec is looking for a triangle but Holopainen pushes his legs off easily.
Holopainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kolec is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holopainen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Kolec has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holopainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holopainen wants to stand but Kolec is controlling his posture from full guard.
Holopainen wants to control from the top but Kolec keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hermanni Holopainen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kolec has a takedown stuffed.
Holopainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Holopainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Holopainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kolec is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kolec is trying to reverse the position but instead Holopainen has taken his back - oops!
Holopainen biding his time, controlling Kolec.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I really don't envy Kolec right now.
A lull in the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kolec wants to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolec manages to reverse the position and now he's in Holopainen's guard. Nice work there by Kolec.

Kolec drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kolec as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Holopainen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kolec! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marek Kolec! Marek Kolec retains his super heavyweight title!
Marek Kolec decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.