PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Lindsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathaniel Lindsey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lindsey
vs
Holyfield

151 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathaniel Lindsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holyfield closes the distance and clinches.
Lindsey wants to take the fight to the mat but Holyfield manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holyfield lands a body shot.
Lindsey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holyfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lindsey tries to pull guard but Holyfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Lindsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holyfield tries a knee to the head but Lindsey blocks it.
Lindsey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lindsey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lindsey is breathing heavily.
Holyfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Holyfield manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Holyfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lindsey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lindsey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holyfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Holyfield throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Holyfield wants to stand up but Lindsey is controlling him.
Lindsey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lindsey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holyfield is pulling down on Lindsey's head. It's preventing any offense from Lindsey, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Holyfield has taken the fight to the clinch.

Holyfield gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Holyfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lindsey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holyfield wants to stand but Lindsey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lindsey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holyfield manages to get himself to full guard.

Holyfield has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lindsey has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Holyfield - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lindsey tries to pull guard but Holyfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lindsey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holyfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Holyfield lands a takedown into guard.
Lindsey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lindsey keeping full guard, as Holyfield tries to pass.
Lindsey is trying to control the position but Holyfield postures up.

Lindsey is working an open guard so Holyfield takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Holyfield pushes Lindsey up against the cage in a clinch.
Lindsey can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holyfield has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lindsey clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Holyfield is persistently looking for the submission but Lindsey is defending it well.
Holyfield is not going to allow Lindsey to sit and survive in this position.
Holyfield has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lindsey's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindsey is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield struggling to land strikes to the head as Lindsey covers up.

Holyfield is looking for a rear naked choke here but Lindsey reverses the position brilliantly into Holyfield's guard!
Holyfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holyfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lindsey wants to sweep here but Holyfield controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holyfield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Holyfield dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lindsey gets tackled into the cage by Holyfield. Holyfield maintains the clinch.
Lindsey is working for takedown but Holyfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holyfield tries to break free but Lindsey pushes him back against the cage.
Lindsey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holyfield after a bit of a struggle.
Holyfield is trying to break free.
Lindsey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holyfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Lindsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holyfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Nathaniel Lindsey has been cut.
Holyfield throws a series of punches but Lindsey avoids them all with ease.

Holyfield shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Holyfield was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield in side control, throwing shots but Lindsey defends.
Lindsey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James Holyfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holyfield tries to advance to mount but can't.
Holyfield just content to control the position.
Lindsey tries to improve position but can't.
Holyfield controlling from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holyfield works to advance to full mount. Lindsey defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Holyfield fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lindsey is desperately trying to improve his position but Holyfield has a good base and remains in mount.
Holyfield sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Holyfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindsey holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Holyfield tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield looking to control and managing it successfully.

Holyfield gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Holyfield shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lindsey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Holyfield drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lindsey dives on top into guard.
Lindsey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holyfield trying to strike off his back.
Lindsey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holyfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holyfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holyfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holyfield has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holyfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lindsey postures up in Holyfield's guard and throws a big left but Holyfield blocks it.
Holyfield has his hands on Lindsey's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. James Holyfield was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Lindsey gets a takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lindsey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Holyfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Lindsey's cut.
That's time! Lindsey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lindsey shoots in but no luck this time.

Holyfield shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holyfield showed some decent athleticism there.
Lindsey is looking for a sweep. Holyfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lindsey is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Holyfield jumps into side control!
Lindsey is looking to reverse the position.
Holyfield in side control, throwing shots but Lindsey defends.

Holyfield decides to stand back up. Holyfield steps back and let's Lindsey get back to his feet.
Holyfield 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holyfield lands with a straight right. Lindsey didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Lindsey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holyfield lands with a right that hurts Lindsey. Lindsey looks to clinch but Holyfield throws a short knee that drops Lindsey. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). James Holyfield!