PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Holder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Stanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jimmy Stanger was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Holder
vs
Stanger

165 cm
24
346 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darrell Holder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Stanger!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stanger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Holder trying to control from the bottom.
Holder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stanger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holder defending well though.
Holder is looking to improve his position.
Stanger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holder wants to control but Stanger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holder regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder trying to control the position.
Holder keeping full guard, as Stanger tries to pass.
Holder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Holder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Stanger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holder's guard.
Stanger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holder wants to sweep here but Stanger controlling him for the moment.
Stanger postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holder keeping full guard, as Stanger tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holder wants to sweep here but Stanger controlling him for the moment.
Stanger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stanger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stanger stopping the sweep attempt from Holder.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stanger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holder to the ground. Stanger is now in Holder's guard.
Holder could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Holder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stanger controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stanger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stanger wants to control from the top but Holder keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holder is on top in guard.

Holder looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holder won't allow Stanger to sweep him here.
Holder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stanger looking to control.
Stanger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Stanger controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanger preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Stanger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holder throws a head punch that misses.

Stanger pulls guard.
Stanger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stanger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Stanger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holder defends well.
Stanger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Holder gets to his feet - Stanger follows without any prompting.
Holder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanger lands a right hook to the body.

Stanger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holder to the ground. Stanger is now in Holder's guard.
Stanger looking to pass the guard.
Stanger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stanger postures up in Holder's guard and throws a big left but Holder blocks it.
Holder keeping full guard, as Stanger tries to pass.
Holder keeping moving, preventing Stanger from controlling successfully.
Stanger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Holder's guard.
Holder keeping full guard, as Stanger tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Stanger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Holder struggling a bit here.
Holder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stanger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder is trying to improve his position.

Stanger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holder, who protects the arm well.
Holder managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stanger.

Stanger decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Stanger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stanger showed some decent athleticism there.
Holder tries to roll over but Stanger keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Stanger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holder sees it coming and defends easily.

Stanger stands up out of the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Stanger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stanger is thwarting Holder's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Stanger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Holder shoots in for a double leg but Stanger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stanger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Stanger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Holder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holder is trying to get back to full guard.
Holder is not content to let Stanger control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holder won't allow Stanger to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanger controlling the action here.
Holder controlling the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Holder trying to control but Stanger postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stanger's waist but Stanger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holder off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holder darts in looking for a takedown but Stanger gets double underhooks and turns Holder into the cage.
Stanger throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Holder. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stanger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stanger just content to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stanger stands up.

Stanger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holder to the mat! Holder manages to get full guard.
Stanger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Stanger gets to his feet. Holder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stanger but Stanger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holder shoots in and drives through. Stanger sprawls well.

Stanger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Stanger throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stanger staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holder avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stanger.
Stanger wants to control but Holder is keeping him busy.
Stanger controls the position.
Darrell Holder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Stanger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Stanger stands up and beckons Holder to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Stanger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stanger 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 Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Stanger!