PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delroy Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delroy Holmes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Coleman
vs
Holmes

184 cm
25
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
184 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Delroy Holmes!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman.
Holmes cracks the inside of Coleman's front leg.

Coleman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Holmes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Coleman throws an elbow that misses. Holmes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coleman's guard. Nice move by Holmes!
Coleman is wriggling around but Holmes manages to pass to half guard.
Coleman is looking to escape.
Coleman tries to kick Holmes off in order to stand up. Holmes Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet but Holmes drags him back down.
Holmes just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coleman tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is pushing Holmes's head away, looking to escape. Holmes manages to hold on to the position though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Delroy Holmes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coleman is defended easily by Holmes.
Holmes connects with a leg kick. Coleman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Coleman shoots in and gets a takedown into Holmes's guard.
Holmes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes wants to sweep but no luck.
Holmes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coleman's guard.
Holmes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holmes pushes down on Coleman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Coleman scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Holmes manages to mount him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to buck Holmes off but he can't manage it.
Holmes controlling the position easily from mount.
Coleman has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman is trying to get back to his feet but Holmes has full control of the position and if anything, Coleman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Delroy Holmes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Holmes throws a nice inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman.
Holmes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coleman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holmes can pounce on him.
Holmes misses with a head kick.
Holmes scores with a leg kick.
Holmes thumps Coleman with a low kick.
Jake Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coleman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sloppy strikes from Holmes. Those never looked like landing.
Holmes connects with an inside leg kick.
Holmes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coleman's calf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes thumps Coleman with a low kick.
Coleman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holmes avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes connects with a leg kick. Coleman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Holmes is looking to slow Coleman down with leg kicks.
Coleman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Coleman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holmes.
Holmes slaps away a takedown attempt from Coleman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holmes.
Holmes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coleman on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Holmes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holmes.
Holmes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holmes scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holmes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holmes.
Holmes scores with a push kick.
Jake Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes scores with a leg kick.
Holmes is looking to slow Coleman down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holmes.
That kick from Holmes tenderised Coleman's leg. Coleman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Holmes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holmes lands with a kick to the temple. Coleman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Holmes lands a leg kick that knocks Coleman off balance momentarily.
Holmes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holmes throws a head kick that Coleman semi-blocks.
Holmes throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holmes.
Holmes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Holmes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holmes, right into the meat.
Holmes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holmes, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Coleman's head.
A head kick from Holmes lands but Coleman takes it in his stride.
Holmes is looking to slow Coleman down with leg kicks.
Coleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holmes.
Coleman takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Coleman is rocked!
Holmes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coleman.
Holmes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coleman darts in trying to clinch
and Holmes counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Delroy Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Holmes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holmes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coleman.
Holmes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coleman.
Holmes scores with a leg kick.
Holmes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coleman.
Coleman with a poor takedown
and Holmes counters with a low kick, right behind Coleman 's knee.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Holmes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holmes.
Both fighters are 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!
A thudding body kick lands there by Holmes!
A chopping leg kick lands by Holmes.
Coleman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holmes can pounce on him.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Holmes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holmes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coleman.
Holmes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holmes delivers a nice body kick.
Coleman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holmes looks to land a combination. Coleman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Delroy Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holmes feints and then cracks Coleman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coleman down.
Coleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Delroy Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Holmes lands but Coleman takes it in his stride.
Holmes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coleman.
Oh Coleman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack! Holmes lands a heavy head kick that drops Coleman. The ref tackles Holmes to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Coleman was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Delroy Holmes!
Delroy Holmes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.