PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis Friedlander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedlander comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Me to Life. Holt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Theme Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Friedlander
vs
Holt

177 cm
27
162 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
27
159 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

KAISER

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Friedlander !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Holt!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Friedlander closes the distance and pushes Holt back into the cage.
Friedlander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Friedlander working aggressively here.
Holt throws a punch but it's blocked by Friedlander .

Friedlander has hold of one of Holt's legs. Holt is fighting the takedown attempt but Friedlander gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Holt keeping moving, preventing Friedlander from controlling successfully.
Holt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Holt wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holt keeping full guard, as Friedlander tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friedlander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Friedlander working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt wants to get up but he can't break Friedlander 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Friedlander is looking for a triangle but Holt pushes his legs off easily.
Friedlander trying to strike off his back.

Friedlander working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Friedlander has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holt landing some decent shots from guard.
Holt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Friedlander is keeping the position for now.
Holt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Friedlander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Friedlander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt keeps trying to improve his position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Holt misses its intended target.
Friedlander dives in for a single leg takedown but Holt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short right from Holt on the inside.
Holt lands a right hand.
Holt prevents the takedown attempt.
Holt tries to break free but Friedlander pushes him back against the cage.
Friedlander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holt lands a hook that snaps the head of Friedlander backwards.
Friedlander lands an elbow just above Holt 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holt.
Holt lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holt misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedlander is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Friedlander . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friedlander tries for a takedown but Holt manages to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Friedlander .
Friedlander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holt scores with a shot to the side of Friedlander 's head.
A nice left hand lands by Holt.
Friedlander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holt after a bit of a struggle.
Holt is trying to force a seperation but Friedlander has the dominant position.

Holt manages to break the clinch.
Holt jabs at Friedlander 's body.
Friedlander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Friedlander takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Holt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Friedlander momentarily.
Friedlander moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Holt does no damage.
Holt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holt punishes Friedlander 's body with a nice straight punch.
Holt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Friedlander .
Louis Friedlander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Holt forces Friedlander back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Holt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedlander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holts head.
Friedlander drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holt swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holt moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Holt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Friedlander wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Friedlander . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Friedlander backwards.
Friedlander drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Friedlander lands a nice elbow.
Holt misses with a body punch.
Holt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Friedlander backwards.
Friedlander has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holt misses with a punch on the inside.
Friedlander takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holt lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holt lands a body punch.
Holt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Friedlander s head.
Friedlander drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holt gets underhooks to prevent Friedlander 's takedown attempt.
Friedlander is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Friedlander misses with a punch on the inside.
Holt lands an uppercut.

Holt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Holt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Friedlander decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holt's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Friedlander won't allow Holt to get back to his feet.

Friedlander drops back, looking for a kneebar! Holt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Holt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Holt!

Holt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Holt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holt cracks Friedlander with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raymond Holt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holt misses with some punches.

Friedlander is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Holt can't fight it off and eventually Friedlander manages to take the fight to the floor. Holt looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friedlander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holt wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holt is on top in guard.

Friedlander trying to control the position.

Holt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Friedlander has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holt has managed to get both his arms back between Friedlander 's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raymond Holt 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. This is the final round!

Holt throws a body punch but Friedlander moves out of range.
Friedlander takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holt stuffs the takedown.
Friedlander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holt lands a jab to Friedlander 's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Friedlander closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holt did well to prevent Friedlander getting side control.
Friedlander is thwarting Holt's attempts to control the position.
Holt wants to get back to full guard.
Friedlander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holt is trying to maintain the position but Friedlander is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedlander trying to mount his opponent but Holt defends it.
Holt pushes Friedlander off looking to stand but Friedlander dives back in and keeps control.
Holt is looking for a sweep. Friedlander is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Holt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Friedlander is on him like a limpet, forcing Holt back against the cage.
Friedlander wants a takedown but no success here.
Holt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Friedlander seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Holt can turn it around.
Holt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Friedlander . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holt wants to get back to striking at distance but Friedlander won't allow it.
Holt lands a nice shot to the body.
Holt lands a shoulder strike.
Friedlander is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt has Friedlander pressed against the cage.
Holt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Holt.
Holt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Friedlander trying to land knees to the body.
Raymond Holt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Friedlander 's brow.
Holt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holt lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Holt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Holt scores with a decent looking hook.
Holt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Friedlander is rocked!
Friedlander takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Friedlander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt lands with a right and another and another! Friedlander is in big trouble! Holt lands again and this time it's lights out for Friedlander ! A quality knockout there for Holt.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raymond Holt!
Raymond Holt took some time post fight to say the following; 'Redemption feels great! Still bummed on losing my last two fights and I was really focused on ending this slump that i'm on. Props to Louis he was tough as nails but i'd rather die than lose tonight. Wooo I love you London!'.