PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Holunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubu Fifi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holunder comes to the cage accompanied by House Of Pain - Jump Around. Bubu Fifi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Holunder
vs
Fifi

183 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Holunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubu Fifi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fifi dives in and grabs Holunder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holunder pushes down on Fifi's head and hops out.
Fifi throws a sloppy head kick and Holunder moves out of range easily.
Fifi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holunder swivels and escapes.
Holunder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fifi has his takedown stuffed

and Holunder counters by clinching up.
Jeff Holunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubu Fifi.

Fifi breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Fifi.
A counter left hand to the body from Holunder misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fifi tries to land a front kick but Holunder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fifi slips a jab and a cross from Holunder.
Fifi tries to counter with a clinch but Holunder shakes him off and moves away.

Holunder forces Fifi back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fifi is working for takedown but Holunder is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fifi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holunder is trying to drag Fifi to the mat but Fifi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Fifi breaks from the clinch.
Holunder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fifi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holunder's waist but Holunder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fifi off to one side.
Holunder tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fifi manages to circle out of the way.
Fifi looks winded!
A punch combination from Holunder misses.
Holunder slaps away a takedown attempt from Fifi, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holunder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holunder.
Fifi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fifi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holunder sprawls well. Holunder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fifi gets slowly back to his feet.
Fifi tries for a takedown but Holunder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holunder misses with a two punch combination.
And Fifi responds with a good body kick, but Holunder manages to step out the way in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holunder throws a leg kick but Fifi checks it.
Fifi blocks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Holunder as Fifi shoots in.
Holunder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fifi misses with a head kick.
Holunder looks to land a combination. Fifi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Holunder throws a one two combo.
Fifi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Holunder.
Holunder throws a series of punches but Fifi avoids them all with ease.
Holunder misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fifi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holunder counters with a three punch combo that has Fifi backing up. Fifi nods at Holunder to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holunder throws a series of punches but Fifi avoids them all with ease.
Fifi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holunder pinned against the cage. Holunder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holunder appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Holunder dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Holunder works over Fifi's head and body with a nice combination.
Jeff Holunder is winning the standup battle so far.
Fifi shoots in looking for a takedown but Holunder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fifi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bubu Fifi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Holunder clinches up against the cage.
Holunder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fifi can do to turn this around?

Holunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holunder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holunder throws a combination. Fifi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fifi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Holunder.
Holunder misses with a two punch combination.
Holunder fails with the takedown.
Fifi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Holunder moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Holunder slaps away a takedown attempt from Fifi, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fifi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holunder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fifi or perhaps it was just good defense by Holunder, which made it look bad.
Jeff Holunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubu Fifi.
Fifi is breathing heavily.
Fifi tries a head kick but it misses.
Holunder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fifi misses with a takedown

and Holunder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holunder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Holunder manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fifi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holunder but Holunder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holunder is looking to chop away at Fifi's legs.
Fifi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holunder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holunder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fifi fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Fifi as Holunder shoots in.

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.

Holunder drives through and clinches with Fifi against the cage.
Holunder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Holunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fifi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holunder throws a big counter combination but Fifi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Holunder.
Some wild striking there from Holunder.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Fifi with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Holunder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Good shot there by Holunder.
No joy there for Fifi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fifi tries for a takedown but Holunder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holunder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fifi slips a jab and a cross from Holunder.
Fifi looks to clinch
and Holunder counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holunder cracks Fifi with an open hand slap.
Fifi tries to land a leg kick but Holunder saw it coming and moves away.
Holunder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fifi circles away.
Fifi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fifi shoots in for a takedown but Holunder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holunder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fifi checks a low kick from Holunder.
Fifi throws a counter combo.
Holunder misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Holunder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Holunder moves into the clinch.
Holunder stalling against the cage.
Holunder blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holunder is pressed up against the cage. Fifi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holunder down to the mat. Holunder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jeff Holunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubu Fifi.
Fifi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holunder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fifi dives in and grabs Holunder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holunder pushes down on Fifi's head and hops out.

Holunder closes the distance and pushes Fifi back into the cage.
Holunder has had enough of the clinch but Fifi keeps him there for the moment.
Holunder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holunder gets underhooks to prevent Fifi's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Holunder.

Holunder manages to break the clinch.
Holunder tries for a takedown but Fifi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fifi misses with a head kick.

Holunder rushes Fifi and presses him up against the cage.
Fifi is looking for a takedown.

Holunder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holunder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holunder misses with a series of wild punches.
Fifi throws a head kick that misses.
Holunder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fifi's waist but Fifi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holunder off to one side.
Fifi wants to counter with a clinch but Holunder pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holunder misses with a body kick.
Holunder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fifi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from Holunder does no damage.
Holunder tries to bum rush Fifi with a series of wild strikes but Fifi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fifi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holunder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fifi somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Holunder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holunder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Holunder!
Jeff Holunder 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.