PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Mlodzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollyfield comes into the arena with Paris blaring out of the sound system. Mlodzinski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hollyfield
vs
Mlodzinski

175 cm
26
156 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

176 cm
24
154 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
KO power

ADCC Champion
Good low kicks
Powerful

Vitality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Mlodzinski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mlodzinski shoots in looking for a takedown. Hollyfield tries to sprawl out of it but Mlodzinski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hollyfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mlodzinski fails to land the takedown.
Hollyfield fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hollyfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hollyfield fails to land.
Mlodzinski tries to pull guard but Hollyfield holds him up against the cage and eventually Mlodzinski drops back down to his feet.
Tyson Hollyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Mlodzinski.
Hollyfield tries to land a knee to the head but Mlodzinski blocks with his arms.
Mlodzinski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hollyfield just stands there and leans against the cage.

Mlodzinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mlodzinski shoots in for a takedown but Hollyfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mlodzinski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hollyfield defends it nicely.
Hollyfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mlodzinski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mlodzinski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Mlodzinski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hollyfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Hollyfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hollyfield taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hollyfield is looking to regain half guard here but Mlodzinski keeps moving and retains side control.

Mlodzinski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mlodzinski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mlodzinski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mlodzinski wants to stand but Hollyfield has his arm trapped.

Mlodzinski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hollyfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield sneaks back into half guard.
Hollyfield trying to control from the bottom.

Mlodzinski seems to be working for a kimura but Hollyfield defends the submission attempt.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mlodzinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hollyfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mlodzinski.
Mlodzinski trying to pass the guard but Hollyfield defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mlodzinski is looking for submissions but instead, Hollyfield has regained full guard.
Hollyfield has a closed guard, preventing Mlodzinski from standing up.
Hollyfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mlodzinski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mlodzinski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mlodzinski is looking to work some ground and pound but Hollyfield has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Mlodzinski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mlodzinski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hollyfield avoids it really well and circles away.
Mlodzinski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Hollyfield moves into the clinch.
Hollyfield content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside.

Mlodzinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mlodzinski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hollyfield as he avoids it easily.
Tyson Hollyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Mlodzinski.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mlodzinski.
Mlodzinski tries for a takedown but Hollyfield circles away easily
and Hollyfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mlodzinski is breathing heavily.
Mlodzinski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hollyfield swivels and escapes.
Mlodzinski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hollyfield wants to clinch up but Mlodzinski keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mlodzinski misses with a takedown attempt

and Hollyfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hollyfield slowing the pace effectively.
Mlodzinski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Hollyfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mlodzinski misses with a takedown attempt - Hollyfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Hollyfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hollyfield connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mlodzinski's face.
Hollyfield lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield is pressed up against the cage. Mlodzinski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hollyfield down to the mat. Hollyfield avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch but Mlodzinski is avoiding it.
Mlodzinski shoots in but Hollyfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hollyfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hollyfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mlodzinski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mlodzinski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hollyfield to keep the fight standing.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hollyfield misses with a knee to the head.
Hollyfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Mlodzinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollyfield tries to land a knee to the head but Mlodzinski blocks with his arms.
Mlodzinski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hollyfield is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mlodzinski is trying to pull guard but Hollyfield turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside that Mlodzinski shrugs off.
Mlodzinski tries to pull guard but Hollyfield won't allow it.
Hollyfield tries to stall but Mlodzinski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mlodzinski misses with a knee to the head.
Mlodzinski tries to pull guard but Hollyfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hollyfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hollyfield scores with a knee to the head.
Hollyfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mlodzinski's defenses.
Hollyfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mlodzinski's defenses.
Mlodzinski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hollyfield walks away with a smile on his face. Mlodzinski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mlodzinski shoots for a double leg takedown but Hollyfield sprawls well. He's pushed Mlodzinski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hollyfield tries to clinch there but Mlodzinski circles away.

Hollyfield has closed the distance and engaged Mlodzinski in a clinch.
Hollyfield stalling in the clinch.
Hollyfield trying to land knees to the body.
Mlodzinski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hollyfield.
Mlodzinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollyfield controls his hands.
Mlodzinski jumps guard but Hollyfield turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mlodzinski is trying to break the clinch but Hollyfield has him pressed against the cage.
Mlodzinski blocks an uppercut.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hollyfield manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield wants to stall.
Mlodzinski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hollyfield walks away with a smile on his face. Mlodzinski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mlodzinski shoots for a takedown but Hollyfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mlodzinski shoots in and drives through. Hollyfield sprawls well.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mlodzinski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hollyfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Mlodzinski is just out of range.
Mlodzinski shoots in looking for a takedown but Hollyfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mlodzinski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tyson Hollyfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mlodzinski keeps the fight on the outside.
Mlodzinski doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hollyfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hollyfield.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollyfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mlodzinski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Hollyfield dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Hollyfield wants to clinch up but Mlodzinski keeps it at a distance.
Mlodzinski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hollyfield counters with a nice body shot.
Mlodzinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollyfield.
Mlodzinski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hollyfield defends it nicely.
Mlodzinski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyson Hollyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Mlodzinski.
Hollyfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hollyfield lands a nice hook to Mlodzinski's body. Mlodzinski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mlodzinski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hollyfield makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hollyfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mlodzinski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horrible takedown by Mlodzinski or perhaps it was just good defense by Hollyfield which made him look bad.
Mlodzinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hollyfield moves into the clinch successfully.
Hollyfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hollyfield just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mlodzinski's brow.
Mlodzinski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mlodzinski looking to stall.
Hollyfield tries to stall but Mlodzinski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mlodzinski throws an elbow that misses.
Mlodzinski managing to block the knees to the body from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hollyfield crunches a lovely knee into Mlodzinski's ribcage.
Hollyfield misses with a knee to the head.
Hollyfield can't find room to land a body shot as Mlodzinski controls the action.

Hollyfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mlodzinski keeps the fight on the outside.
Mlodzinski tries to close the distance and clinch but Hollyfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mlodzinski misses with a takedown
and Hollyfield counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski shoots in but Hollyfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mlodzinski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hollyfield holds on and brings the fighters into 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!
Hollyfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mlodzinski blocks it with crossed arms.
Mlodzinski tries to break free but Hollyfield pushes him back against the cage.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mlodzinski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hollyfield smiles and moves away.
Hollyfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hollyfield wants to clinch up but Mlodzinski keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield leaves Mlodzinski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mlodzinski.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up.
Hollyfield is looking to wear down Mlodzinski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Hollyfield closes the distance and pushes Mlodzinski back into the cage.
Mlodzinski fails to pull guard.
Hollyfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mlodzinski up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield lands an elbow that stopped Mlodzinski in his tracks for a moment.
Mlodzinski is trying to pull guard but Hollyfield has him pressed against the cage.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow.
Hollyfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield is trying to maintain a safe position but Mlodzinski gets an underhook and turns Hollyfield into the cage.
Hollyfield misses with an elbow strike.
Hollyfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hollyfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mlodzinski up against the cage.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside that Mlodzinski shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollyfield misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Hollyfield.

Mlodzinski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hollyfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hollyfield not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Mlodzinski is working an open guard so Hollyfield takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mlodzinski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hollyfield but Hollyfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Hollyfield rushes Mlodzinski and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Hollyfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hollyfield has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Hollyfield!