PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Hollinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Wolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollinger comes to the ring accompanied by WILD BOYS. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hollinger
vs
Wolkowski

184 cm
27
167 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

180 cm
29
168 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Cyclone Nutrition Company

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan Hollinger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Wolkowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollinger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wolkowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wolkowski avoids a kick to the body.
Wolkowski throws a jab when Hollinger was well out of range.
Wolkowski misses with a hook
and Hollinger counters with a body kick.
Wolkowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollinger.
Wolkowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Hollinger gets caught flat footed, as Wolkowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wolkowski throwing strikes from guard but Hollinger blocks nicely.
Wolkowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollinger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wolkowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolkowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hollinger keeping full guard, as Wolkowski tries to pass.
Wolkowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolkowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hollinger has control of Wolkowski's left arm, preventing Wolkowski from doing any damage.
Wolkowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Wolkowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Wolkowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolkowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Wolkowski 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolkowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hollinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolkowski.
Hollinger is pulling down on Wolkowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Wolkowski, at least for the moment.
Wolkowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wolkowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wolkowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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!
Wolkowski scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski tries to stand but Hollinger is controlling from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolkowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolkowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wolkowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hollinger is keeping the position for now.
Wolkowski throwing strikes but missing.
Wolkowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hollinger looking to control.
Wolkowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger pulls Wolkowski in close to prevent any damage.
Wolkowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolkowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolkowski throwing strikes from guard but Hollinger blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollinger keeping moving, preventing Wolkowski from controlling successfully.
Wolkowski postures up in Hollinger's guard and throws a big left but Hollinger blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Wolkowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hollinger.
Hollinger throws a push kick but Wolkowski slaps the foot to one side.
Wolkowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Hollinger slips under a jab from Wolkowski.
Hollinger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wolkowski misses with a wild body shot.
Hollinger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wolkowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Hollinger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Damian Wolkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolkowski throws a looping overhand right but Hollinger ducks down to avoid it.
Hollinger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wolkowski on the side of the head.
Wolkowski fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Hollinger misses.
Wolkowski defending well as Hollinger loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski misses with a takedown
and Hollinger counters with a solid body kick.
Wolkowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolkowski misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Wolkowski misses.
Wolkowski misses with a jab, cross combination.

Wolkowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hollinger did well to prevent Wolkowski getting side control.
Wolkowski with the ground and pound but Hollinger uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wolkowski wants to control from the top but Hollinger keeps moving.
Hollinger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wolkowski throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski trying to control but Hollinger is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wolkowski won't allow Hollinger to get back to his feet.
Wolkowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolkowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Hollinger is controlling Wolkowski's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wolkowski postures up in Hollinger's guard and throws a big left but Hollinger blocks it.
Wolkowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hollinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger keeping moving, preventing Wolkowski from controlling successfully.
Hollinger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolkowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Wolkowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hollinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wolkowski postures up in Hollinger's guard and throws a big left but Hollinger blocks it.
Wolkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolkowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Damian Wolkowski.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hollinger!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolkowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hollinger counters with a stiff right hand.
Hollinger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wolkowski's head.
Wolkowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hollinger is fending him off so far but Wolkowski persists. Nope, Hollinger circles away and we're back to standing.
Dylan Hollinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Wolkowski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolkowski throws a body punch but Hollinger moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Wolkowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice shot by Wolkowski.
Hollinger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wolkowski takes a step back to recover.
Damian Wolkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolkowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Wolkowski.
A head kick from Hollinger lands but Wolkowski takes it in his stride.
Hollinger looks to land a body kick but Wolkowski moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolkowski. Hollinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolkowski fails with the takedown.
Wolkowski lands a slapping body shot.
Hollinger misses the jab.
Wolkowski throws a nice looking combination but Hollinger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski misses with a few strikes there.
Wolkowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Wolkowski misses.
Wolkowski takes one to the chin there.
Hollinger avoids the body shot from Wolkowski.
Hollinger slips a jab from Wolkowski.
Hollinger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wolkowski throws a body punch but Hollinger moves out of range.
Wolkowski misses with a wild body shot.
Wolkowski misses with a two punch combination.
Hollinger scores with a hook.
Hollinger connects with a leg kick. Wolkowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hollinger throws a sloppy head kick and Wolkowski moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Hollinger slams his shin into Wolkowski's torso.
Wolkowski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hollinger.
Wolkowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Hollinger.
Hollinger misses with a looping left.
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!
Wolkowski misses the jab.
Hollinger misses with a body shot.
Wolkowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hollinger as he avoids it easily.
Wolkowski looks to land a right hand but Hollinger moved out of range.
Hollinger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Hollinger.
Hollinger lands a nice looking body kick.
Wolkowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolkowski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hollinger.
Wolkowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hollinger lands a leg kick that knocks Wolkowski off balance momentarily.
Dylan Hollinger is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hollinger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dylan Hollinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Wolkowski.
Hollinger works over Wolkowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Wolkowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Hollinger sprawls well. He's pushed Wolkowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wolkowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hollinger to score with a decent uppercut.
Hollinger throws the kick towards the body but Wolkowski avoids it.

Hollinger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wolkowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wolkowski is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Hollinger stalls from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger is looking to take a break and control but Wolkowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolkowski tries to buck Hollinger off but Hollinger is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Wolkowski's face as Hollinger controls the position.
Wolkowski tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Hollinger clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hollinger takes a swing at Wolkowski's ribcage but misses.
Hollinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolkowski is just out of range.
Hollinger looks to land a right hand but Wolkowski moved out of range.
Hollinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolkowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolkowski fails with the takedown
and Hollinger counters with a leg kick.
Hollinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolkowski throws out the jab.
Wolkowski scores with a nice right hand.
Hollinger staying out of range there.
Hollinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolkowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hollinger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Wolkowski. Those never looked like landing.
Wolkowski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wolkowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hollinger's waist but Hollinger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wolkowski off to one side.
Wolkowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wolkowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wolkowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolkowski shoots in for a double leg but Hollinger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dylan Hollinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Wolkowski.
Hollinger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wolkowski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hollinger. That one must have hurt.
Wolkowski misses with a hook
and Hollinger counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolkowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolkowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolkowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hollinger can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Hollinger.
Dylan Hollinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolkowski moves out of range as Hollinger strikes.
Wolkowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hollinger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolkowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hollinger throws a shot to the body.
Hollinger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wolkowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolkowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hollinger throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Wolkowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wolkowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski postures up.
Hollinger controlling Wolkowski's posture.
Wolkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollinger keeping full guard, as Wolkowski tries to pass.
Hollinger pulls Wolkowski in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hollinger keeping moving, preventing Wolkowski from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Dylan Hollinger wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wolkowski misses with a few strikes there.
Wolkowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wolkowski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hollinger. That one must have hurt.
Hollinger lands a nice looking body kick.
Good shot there by Hollinger.
Wolkowski throws a right hand that misses
and Hollinger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hollinger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hollinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolkowski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollinger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolkowski misses the target.
Wolkowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hollinger backs up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Hollinger had his way with Damian Wolkowski in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Wolkowski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wolkowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolkowski fails with the takedown
and Hollinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hollinger.
Wolkowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Hollinger lands a lovely overhand right.
Wolkowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hollinger avoids it really well and circles away.
Hollinger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hollinger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wolkowski with a poor takedown
and Hollinger counters with a left and a right that stings Wolkowski.
Dylan Hollinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Wolkowski.
Wolkowski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Hollinger finds it's target.
A leg kick checked by Hollinger.
Wolkowski scores with a hook.
Hollinger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wolkowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Hollinger sprawls well. He's pushed Wolkowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wolkowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hollinger as he jumps to the side.
Wolkowski needs to keep his hands up - Hollinger had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from Hollinger.
Wolkowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hollinger but Hollinger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wolkowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters circling a little - Hollinger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolkowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hollinger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolkowski somewhat.
Wolkowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollinger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wolkowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Hollinger tries to sprawl out of it but Wolkowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hollinger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolkowski walks into a left hand.
Wolkowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Hollinger.
Hollinger connects with a crisp jab.
Wolkowski throws a series of punches but Hollinger avoids them all with ease.
Wolkowski misses with a looping left.
Hollinger looks to throw the jab but Wolkowski is out of range.
Wolkowski throws a big shot that misses.

Wolkowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wolkowski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hollinger parries the strikes from Wolkowski easily there. Wolkowski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hollinger to escape.
Wolkowski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hollinger parries the strikes from Wolkowski easily there. Wolkowski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hollinger to escape.

Wolkowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hollinger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski trying to control the position but Hollinger is working away.
Hollinger dodges the ground and pound from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski working the strikes but Hollinger uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollinger regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Hollinger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hollinger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Hollinger!
Dylan Hollinger is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Dylan Hollinger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.