PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ulriksen (ranked 5107 p4p, 552 weight class) and Harry Holliday (ranked 6774 p4p, 605 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ulriksen
vs
Holliday

183 cm
42
202 lbs
16 - 17 - 0

187 cm
39
210 lbs
22 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Ulriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulriksen misses the shot to the body.
Holliday cracks the inside of Ulriksen's front leg.

Ulriksen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holliday tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ulriksen is in Holliday's guard.
Ulriksen trying to control the position from guard on top but Holliday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holliday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holliday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ulriksen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holliday's head.
Ulriksen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulriksen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ulriksen tries to free his leg and advance position but Holliday is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulriksen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ulriksen wants to control from the top but Holliday keeps moving.
Ulriksen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ulriksen throwing strikes from guard but Holliday blocks nicely.
Ulriksen trying to control but Holliday is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holliday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ulriksen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ulriksen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holliday.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holliday.
Ulriksen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holliday pinned against the cage. Holliday gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holliday displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ulriksen.
Holliday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ulriksen misses with a jab to the body
and Holliday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holliday.
Ulriksen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holliday counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ulriksen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulriksen throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
It seemed like Holliday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holliday throws a series of punches but Ulriksen avoids them all with ease.
Ulriksen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holliday swivels and escapes.
Ulriksen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holliday sprawls well. Holliday wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ulriksen gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday needs to keep his hands up - Ulriksen had a free shot at his head there.
Ulriksen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holliday lands with a hook. Ulriksen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ulriksen shoots in for a takedown but Holliday shows good takedown defense.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holliday.
Ulriksen looks to score with a jab to the body but Holliday is just out of range.
Holliday scores with a head kick.
Ulriksen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holliday keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Holliday.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen shoots in for a takedown but Holliday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Holliday throws a leg kick but Ulriksen moved away.
Ulriksen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holliday will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ulriksen works the jab nicely.

It looks like Harry Holliday has been cut.
Ulriksen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ulriksen throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Holliday tries a quick counter leg kick but Ulriksen is wise to it.
Ulriksen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Ulriksen gets a takedown into half guard.
Ulriksen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holliday defending well though.
Ulriksen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holliday with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Holliday will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Holliday's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ulriksen misses the jab.
Ulriksen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ulriksen shoots for a double leg takedown but Holliday sprawls well. He's pushed Ulriksen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Victor Ulriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulriksen avoids the body shot from Holliday.
Holliday lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Holliday looks to land a left hand but Ulriksen moved out of range nicely.
Ulriksen shoots in for a double leg but Holliday sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ulriksen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holliday as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ulriksen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulriksen throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ulriksen shoots in for a double leg but Holliday sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holliday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holliday scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ulriksen in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulriksen looks for a takedown but Holliday sprawls well.
It seemed like Holliday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holliday.
Ulriksen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holliday.
Ulriksen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Ulriksen is rocked!
Ulriksen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holliday moves away.
Oh Ulriksen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holliday slaps away a takedown attempt from Ulriksen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holliday throws a pinpoint strike between Ulriksen's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Ulriksen crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Holliday scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Holliday!
A less than humble Harry Holliday misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.