PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragoslav Stoyanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoyanovich comes to the cage accompanied by Hymn To Red October. Holliday has chosen Wanted Dead Or Alive as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stoyanovich
vs
Holliday

186 cm
28
220 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

188 cm
34
202 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dragoslav Stoyanovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoyanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holliday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stoyanovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Holliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoyanovich blocks a leg kick.
Doc Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday connects with an inside leg kick.
Holliday throws a leg kick but Stoyanovich checks it.
Stoyanovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holliday lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holliday throws a leg kick which misses Stoyanovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoyanovich tries to avoid it.
Holliday connects with a leg kick. Stoyanovich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Holliday throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoyanovich.
Holliday misses with a takedown attempt - Stoyanovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holliday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stoyanovich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday avoids a kick to the body.
Stoyanovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holliday checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stoyanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoyanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoyanovich takes a swing at Holliday's ribcage but misses.
Stoyanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
Holliday looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stoyanovich is fending him off so far but Holliday persists. Nope, Stoyanovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragoslav Stoyanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Holliday.
Holliday throws an off balance right hand
and Stoyanovich counters with a left to the body.
Holliday tries a low kick but Stoyanovich avoids it.
Holliday takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Holliday looks winded!
Holliday looks to land a left hand but Stoyanovich moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Stoyanovich.

It looks like Doc Holliday has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoyanovich drops his hands momentarily and Holliday takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holliday has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Holliday wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoyanovich throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
Holliday swings for the body but Stoyanovich moves out of range.
Stoyanovich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holliday misses with a left hand
and Stoyanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stoyanovich misses with a low kick.
Stoyanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Holliday is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holliday jabs Stoyanovich right on the nose. Stoyanovich blinks but takes it well.
Holliday throws a nice inside leg kick.

Holliday feints and as Stoyanovich raises his hands in defense, Holliday changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stoyanovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Stoyanovich, not yet.
Holliday looking to sit in guard and control but Stoyanovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stoyanovich throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoyanovich sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stoyanovich throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holliday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stoyanovich defends well.
Holliday keeping moving, preventing Stoyanovich from controlling successfully.
Stoyanovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holliday is keeping the position for now.
Stoyanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Holliday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stoyanovich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoyanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holliday swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dragoslav Stoyanovich wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Holliday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoyanovich.
Stoyanovich throws a leg kick

and Holliday counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Holliday is looking for a kimura but Stoyanovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holliday to get the leverage.

Holliday is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoyanovich tries to get to full guard but Holliday has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Doc Holliday will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doc Holliday's cut.
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.

Holliday lunges at Stoyanovich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stoyanovich's hand.
Stoyanovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Holliday fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoyanovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Holliday looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoyanovich checks a leg kick nicely.
Holliday checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holliday has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holliday misses with an uppercut. Stoyanovich saw that one coming.
Stoyanovich ducks under a wild hook from Holliday.
Holliday getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holliday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoyanovich misses with a looping right.
Stoyanovich looks for the body kick but Holliday saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoyanovich is looking to chop away at Holliday's legs.
No luck for Holliday with that takedown attempt.
Dragoslav Stoyanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Holliday.
Stoyanovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stoyanovich ducks under a wild hook from Holliday.
Stoyanovich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holliday attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doc Holliday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holliday defending well as Stoyanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stoyanovich checks a low kick from Holliday.
Holliday misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holliday looks to land a combination but Stoyanovich avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Holliday.
Stoyanovich thows a body shot but no joy.
Holliday does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Holliday misses with a takedown
and Holliday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoyanovich tries to land a front kick but Holliday steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holliday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stoyanovich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holliday's knee momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Stoyanovich blocks the low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Holliday. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holliday.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoyanovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holliday's sensitive parts.
Holliday misses with a low kick.

Holliday manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stoyanovich on his heels. He'll look to pass Stoyanovich's guard now, I'm sure.
Holliday is breathing heavily.
Holliday wants to control from the top but Stoyanovich keeps moving.
Stoyanovich is controlling Holliday's posture.
Holliday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoyanovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoyanovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Stoyanovich, not yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stoyanovich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Stoyanovich is working for a kimura but Holliday is defending it quite comfortably.
Stoyanovich has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Holliday works to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stoyanovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holliday wants to control but Stoyanovich passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoyanovich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stoyanovich is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Holliday as he works his way to full guard.
Holliday trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Doc Holliday will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Doc Holliday's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Holliday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoyanovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab lands there for Holliday.
Stoyanovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holliday.
Holliday tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stoyanovich is able to avoid easily.
Stoyanovich throws a solid leg kick but Holliday takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stoyanovich.
Holliday turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holliday looks to land a combination. Stoyanovich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stoyanovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holliday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holliday tries a low kick but Stoyanovich avoids it.
Holliday throws a low kick, looking for Stoyanovich's leg but Stoyanovich calmly moves out of range.
Holliday jabs at Stoyanovich's body.
Holliday bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoyanovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Holliday throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stoyanovich counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoyanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
Holliday looks to land a combination but Stoyanovich avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoyanovich.
Holliday bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holliday cracks Stoyanovich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holliday throws out a loose jab but Stoyanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoyanovich throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Holliday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holliday connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Stoyanovich.

Holliday drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoyanovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holliday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stoyanovich pulls Holliday in close to prevent any damage.
Holliday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Holliday trying to control but Stoyanovich is working from the bottom.
Stoyanovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holliday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoyanovich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holliday controls the pace.
Doc Holliday has got the better of the ground game so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Holliday throws a low kick but Stoyanovich moves out of range easily.
Stoyanovich slips a jab and a cross from Holliday.
Holliday attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoyanovich is looking to wear down Holliday with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stoyanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holliday.
Holliday tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stoyanovich is able to avoid easily.
Holliday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoyanovich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Stoyanovich drives through and clinches with Holliday against the cage.
Stoyanovich looking for a takedown.
Stoyanovich lands an uppercut.
Stoyanovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Holliday is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dragoslav Stoyanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoyanovich can't get the takedown.
Holliday throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stoyanovichs head.
Holliday working hard to break the clinch.
Holliday has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stoyanovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stoyanovich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holliday has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Holliday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Holliday scores with a four punch combination!
Holliday connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice sprawl there from Stoyanovich as Holliday shoots in.
Dragoslav Stoyanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Holliday.
Holliday thuds his right hand into Stoyanovich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Doc Holliday seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Stoyanovich manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holliday on his heels. He'll look to pass Holliday's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoyanovich trying to control but Holliday is working from the bottom.
Stoyanovich looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doc Holliday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holliday has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doc Holliday!
Doc Holliday decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dragoslav Stoyanovich was interviewed post fight and said 'Through adversity we triumph. Can't know the glory of success without failure.'.