PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guy Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Collins
vs
Holmes

184 cm
18
161 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

173 cm
23
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guy Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dean Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holmes.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt

and Holmes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holmes.
Holmes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holmes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Collins is holding on to half guard well.
Holmes controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dean Holmes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Holmes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holmes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guy Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Holmes.

Holmes feints and as Collins raises his hands in defense, Holmes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holmes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Collins is pulling down on Holmes's head. It's preventing any offense from Holmes, at least for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holmes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dean Holmes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Collins as he avoids it easily.
Collins tries to clinch

and Holmes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Collins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Holmes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Collins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dean Holmes.

Holmes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Holmes seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Holmes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Holmes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holmes lands in his opponent's guard.
Collins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Holmes postures up.

Collins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holmes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holmes trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Collins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Holmes seems content to control.
Let's hope that Holmes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dean Holmes.
Nice sprawl there from Holmes as Collins shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holmes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Collins on his heels. He'll look to pass Collins's guard now, I'm sure.
Dean Holmes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holmes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Collins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dean Holmes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Collins with a lazy takedown attempt

and Holmes counters with a takedown into side control.
Holmes controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dean Holmes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Holmes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Collins tries to avoid it but Holmes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Collins to the ground. Collins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Collins wants it to stay on the feet.

Holmes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Collins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holmes is in Collins's guard.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Collins misses with a takedown attempt - Holmes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dean Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins stuffs the takedown attempt from Holmes. Holmes gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins looks for a takedown but Holmes sprawls well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Collins pinned against the cage. Collins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Collins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Holmes to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holmes postures up.
Holmes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dean Holmes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck for Holmes with that takedown attempt.
Guy Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Holmes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to control but Holmes is keeping busy.
Holmes slows the pace down in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Collins wants to improve his position but Holmes is controlling well.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dean Holmes.

Holmes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Collins did well to prevent Holmes getting side control.
Guy Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean Holmes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holmes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holmes 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Holmes!
Dean Holmes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.