PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cabbage Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face's entrance music is Monsta's Ball. A fine choice. Holyfield has chosen RAWR as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cabbage Face has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Face
vs
Holyfield

203 cm
20
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
28
225 lbs
17 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cabbage Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Joe Holyfield has been cut.
Joe Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Holyfield.

It looks like Cabbage Face has been cut.
Holyfield moves into range and connects with a jab.

Face closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holyfield's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Holyfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Face trying to move into half guard but instead Holyfield has managed to sweep!
Holyfield tries to stand but Face is controlling from the bottom.
Face wants to get back to his feet but Holyfield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Holyfield stands up and waves to Face to follow him.

Face shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Holyfield napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield wants to control but Face postures up.
Holyfield is not content to let Face control the position.
Holyfield stops Face from passing to mount.
Face misses with the ground and pound.
Face in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Face working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Face is trying to get an arm triangle but Holyfield is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield sneaks back into half guard.
Face throws a strike but Holyfield avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Face wants to pass the guard but Holyfield is keeping the position.
Face will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Face throwing strikes but missing.
Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face looking to pass the guard.
Holyfield controls Face momentarily but Face frees himself.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holyfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Face is aware though and is defending well.
Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Face throws an elbow that misses. Holyfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Face's guard. Nice move by Holyfield!
Face has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Holyfield wants to stand but Face has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holyfield stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Face dives in and grabs Holyfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holyfield pushes down on Face's head and hops out.
Holyfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Face stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Face fails with the takedown.
Holyfield with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Face is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holyfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Holyfield will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Face's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Holyfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Face shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holyfield sizes up Face with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holyfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holyfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holyfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Face has time to react.
No luck for Face with that takedown attempt.
Holyfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Holyfield gets a clinch.
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!
Holyfield presses Face against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Face working aggressively here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holyfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holyfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holyfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Face prevents Holyfield from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Face's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Holyfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holyfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Face's head backwards.

Cabbage Face's cut is getting worse.

Holyfield lands a big right hand that sends Face crashing to the mat! Holyfield stays standing though and waves Face back to his feet!
Holyfield misses with a wild combination.
Face takes a jab right on the kisser.

Face is rocked!
Holyfield lands a big right hook! Face looks hurt but is still standing! Holyfield lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Face falls down and Holyfield dives in with a huge hammer fist! Face's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Holyfield runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Holyfield!
Joe Holyfield made sure to mention his sponsor, Amsterdam in London 95% Laundry in his post fight interview.