PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannah Holmbom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Holmbom
vs
Cannon

187 cm
24
220 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

179 cm
31
207 lbs
17 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Johannah Holmbom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Matthew Cannon!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmbom misses with a low kick.
Cannon 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.
Holmbom throws a leg kick which misses Cannon's front leg but catches the back leg as Cannon tries to avoid it.
Cannon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Johannah Holmbom has been cut.
Holmbom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cannon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holmbom.
Holmbom lands a head kick. Cannon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holmbom throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmbom was well out of range. Poor timing from Cannon.
Cannon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holmbom can pounce on him.
Holmbom lands a leg kick that knocks Cannon off balance momentarily.
Holmbom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Holmbom closes the distance and pushes Cannon back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holmbom throws an elbow but misses.
Cannon pushes Holmbom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmbom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cannon's brow.
Holmbom pushes off an throws an elbow but Cannon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cannon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holmbom.
Holmbom misses with a low kick.
Cannon misses with a straight left.
Holmbom throws a leg kick that misses.
Holmbom throws a head kick but Cannon moves out of range.
Holmbom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cannon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holmbom.
Holmbom lands a high kick!

It looks like Matthew Cannon has been cut.
Holmbom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Holmbom connects with a solid leg kick.
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 head kick from Holmbom lands but Cannon takes it in his stride.
Johannah Holmbom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmbom lands a head kick!

Cannon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holmbom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cannon is in Holmbom's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holmbom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cannon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holmbom keeping moving, preventing Cannon from controlling successfully.
Holmbom pulls Cannon in close to prevent any damage.
Holmbom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmbom tries to get out of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johannah Holmbom wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holmbom, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holmbom drives through and clinches with Cannon against the cage.
Cannon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holmbom after a bit of a struggle.
Cannon avoids a wild elbow strike from Holmbom.
Cannon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cannon tries to circle away but Holmbom has him pinned against the cage.
Cannon works on Holmbom's body with a couple of short punches.
Holmbom pushes off an throws an elbow but Cannon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cannon looking to stall.
Holmbom misses with an elbow strike.

Cannon manages to break the clinch.
Holmbom wants to clinch.
Johannah Holmbom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cannon throws a series of punches but Holmbom avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom thuds his shin into the meat of Cannon's side.
Holmbom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cannon is out of range and Holmbom settles back down.
Holmbom tries to clinch up.
Cannon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Cannon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holmbom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Holmbom.
That kick from Holmbom tenderised Cannon's leg. Cannon is trying to keep his angry face on.

Holmbom instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmbom.
Holmbom lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cannon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Holmbom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cannon throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannah Holmbom dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Holmbom thumps Cannon with a low kick.
Johannah Holmbom is winning the standup battle so far.
Cannon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holmbom can pounce on him.
Holmbom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matthew Cannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannon with a hook.
Cannon checks a low kick from Holmbom.
Holmbom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holmbom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cannon.
Cannon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holmbom throws a chopping leg kick but Cannon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Holmbom throws a wild body kick that Cannon sees coming a mile off.
Holmbom wants to slow Cannon down by chopping away at his legs.
Holmbom throws a leg kick but Cannon moved away.
Cannon scores with a jab to the body.
Holmbom connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holmbom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmbom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holmbom throws a solid leg kick but Cannon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holmbom.
Cannon checks a low kick from Holmbom.
Cannon blocks a low kick nicely.
Holmbom lands a high kick!
Cannon misses with an uppercut. Holmbom saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holmbom.
Holmbom pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Cannon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holmbom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cannon is in Holmbom's guard.
Cannon preventing the sweep.
Holmbom pulls Cannon in close to prevent any damage.
Cannon won't allow Holmbom to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom managing to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cannon trying to control but Holmbom is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johannah Holmbom wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Holmbom motions for Cannon to come forward. Holmbom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holmbom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holmbom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmbom tries to work over Cannon's front leg with a kick but Cannon checks it.
A leg kick checked by Cannon.
Holmbom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Cannon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom trying to hold on to Cannon's head to control him but Cannon postures up.
Cannon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cannon connects with a nice short shot to Holmbom's temple.
Holmbom keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Holmbom is looking to control Cannon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holmbom avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johannah Holmbom wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cannon lands with an uppercut that bounces Holmbom off the cage and back into range.
Holmbom looks to land a body kick but Cannon moved away.
A swing and a miss from Cannon.
Holmbom misses with a low kick.
Cannon blocks a head kick by Holmbom.
Holmbom slips under a jab from Cannon.
Holmbom motions for Cannon to come forward. Holmbom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holmbom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmbom tries to land a leg kick but Cannon saw it coming and moves away.
Cannon's corner calls for a 1-2. Cannon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmbom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cannon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johannah Holmbom will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Holmbom tries to work over Cannon's front leg with a kick but Cannon checks it.
Holmbom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holmbom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Holmbom slips under a jab.
Cannon with a hook.
Holmbom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cannon digs a good body shot into Holmbom's ribs.
Cannon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cannon throws a series of punches but Holmbom moves out of range.
Cannon misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Holmbom.
Holmbom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmbom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cannon lands a head shot.
Cannon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon connects with a body shot.
Holmbom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cannon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holmbom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Cannon scores with a takedown into Holmbom's guard.
Cannon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmbom managing to control the position.
Holmbom's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cannon postures up and lands a big shot to Holmbom's brow.
Cannon won't allow Holmbom to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cannon trying to control but Holmbom is working from the bottom.
Matthew Cannon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holmbom has Cannon pulled in close to control his posture.
Holmbom keeping moving, preventing Cannon from controlling successfully.
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!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Good work by Cannon as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cannon. Holmbom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cannon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmbom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cannon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmbom lands with a kick to the temple. Cannon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Holmbom clinches.
Cannon avoids the elbow strike from Holmbom, against the cage.
Cannon dodges an elbow strike from Holmbom.
Holmbom pushes off an throws an elbow but Cannon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holmbom misses with an elbow over the top.
Holmbom throws an elbow but it misses.
Holmbom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Cannon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmbom tried to score with a low kick but Cannon checks it.
Cannon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Holmbom.
Holmbom lands a head kick. Cannon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Matthew Cannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cannon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holmbom under the eye.
Cannon takes a swing at Holmbom's ribcage but misses.
Cannon blocks the body kick.
Holmbom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holmbom is looking to score with low kicks.

Holmbom clinches up against the cage.
Holmbom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holmbom throws an elbow but it misses.
Cannon slows down the pace here.
Holmbom pushes off an throws an elbow but Cannon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johannah Holmbom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmbom misses with an elbow over the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johannah Holmbom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holmbom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannah Holmbom!