PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Hollander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Holmes has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Hollander
vs
Holmes

196 cm
26
258 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

200 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Hollander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeff Holmes!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollander fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holmes avoids it really well and circles away.
Hollander misses with a takedown attempt - Holmes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice body punch from Holmes.
Hollander 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 Danny Hollander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Hollander or perhaps it was just good defense by Holmes which made him look bad.
Hollander shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Holmes looking to score a takedown here. Hollander is defending well but Holmes drives through and ends up in Hollander's guard.
Holmes is stalling in the full guard.
Hollander wants to stand and escape but Holmes is having none of it.
Holmes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hollander's guard.
Holmes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes prevents Hollander from getting back to his feet.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jeff Holmes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Holmes as Hollander shoots in.
Hollander shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holmes as he avoids it easily.
Hollander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hollander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hollander is breathing heavily.
Holmes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hollander pinned against the cage. Hollander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holmes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hollander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hollander shoots in looking for a takedown but Holmes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hollander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holmes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danny Hollander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollander shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollander fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holmes shoots in and drives through. Hollander sprawls well.
Holmes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hollander defends it nicely.
Hollander fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holmes avoids it really well and circles away.
Hollander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holmes.
Hollander shoots in for a takedown but Holmes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollander fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Hollander. No joy for Holmes on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holmes.
Holmes scores with a decent looking hook.
Hollander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hollander is defended easily by Holmes.
Holmes lands an overhand right.
Hollander tries for a takedown but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holmes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hollander defends it nicely.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hollander darts in looking for a takedown but Holmes gets double underhooks and turns Hollander into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollander is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Hollander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Holmes as Hollander shoots in.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hollander but Hollander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hollander goes for a double leg but Holmes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holmes continues to drive forward.
Holmes is trying to stall.

Hollander jumps guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollander has a closed guard, preventing Holmes from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Holmes 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.

Hollander fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holmes avoids it really well and circles away.
Hollander shoots in for a double leg but Holmes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hollander keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Hollander with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Hollander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hollander swivels and escapes.

Hollander closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holmes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hollander is on him like a limpet, forcing Holmes back against the cage.
Holmes can't get the takedown.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hollander to keep the fight standing.
Hollander lands an elbow just above Holmes 's eye.

It looks like Jeff Holmes has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hollander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hollander shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hollander darts in looking for a takedown but Holmes gets double underhooks and turns Hollander into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hollander is trying to pull guard but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes can't break the clinch.

Hollander pulls guard effortlessly.
Holmes prevents Hollander from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Holmes 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes wants to stand but Hollander is controlling his posture from full guard.
Holmes trying to control but Hollander is working from the bottom.
Holmes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Holmes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hollander has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hollander is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes wants to stand but Hollander has his arm trapped.
Hollander tries to escape but Holmes is in control.
Holmes controlling the position.
Holmes misses with the ground and pound.
Holmes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Holmes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hollander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hollander tries to get out of the position.
Holmes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hollander is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hollander wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Holmes tries for a kimura but Hollander is defending well.
Holmes is looking to take a break and control but Hollander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollander stops Holmes from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jeff Holmes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeff Holmes's cut.
That's time! Hollander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Hollander or perhaps it was just good defense by Holmes which made him look bad.
Hollander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holmes's waist but Holmes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hollander off to one side.
Hollander dives in for a single leg takedown but Holmes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Hollander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hollander.
Holmes is trying to maintain a safe position but Hollander gets an underhook and turns Holmes into the cage.
Hollander has Holmes pressed against the cage, preventing Holmes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holmes can't find room to land a body shot as Hollander controls the action.

Hollander breaks from the clinch.
Hollander is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holmes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jeff Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hollander paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollander tries for a takedown but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hollander fails with a takedown attempt.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hollander shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holmes as he jumps to the side.
Holmes dives in for a single leg takedown but Hollander sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Holmes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holmes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hollander creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hollander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Hollander manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Hollander shoots in but no luck this time.
Holmes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hollander.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
Hollander shoots in for a takedown but Holmes shows good takedown defense.
Hollander slaps away a takedown attempt from Holmes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holmes closes the distance and clinches up with Hollander, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes Hollander against the cage but Hollander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hollander fails with a takedown attempt.
Holmes has a takedown stuffed.

Holmes moves into range and clinches up with Hollander.
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!

Hollander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Hollander keeps it at a distance.
Hollander fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holmes avoids it really well and circles away.
Hollander fails with the takedown.
Holmes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hollander's waist but Hollander gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holmes off to one side.
Hollander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holmes pinned against the cage. Holmes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hollander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holmes.
Hollander takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No luck for Hollander with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Holmes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hollander is fending him off so far but Holmes persists. Nope, Hollander circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hollander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hollander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holmes tries to avoid it but Hollander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holmes to the ground. Holmes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hollander tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holmes defends well and Hollander ends up having to push Holmes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Holmes jumps guard but Hollander turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holmes wants to take the fight to the mat but Hollander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes can't get the takedown.
Danny Hollander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Holmes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Hollander manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeff Holmes.
I've got Holmes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Holmes!