PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikon Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Riot V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Holm
vs
Riot V

186 cm
24
260 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

195 cm
21
255 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Takomo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikon Holm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Riot V!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holm is looking to land body kicks.
Holm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riot V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holm was well out of range. Poor timing from Riot V.

Riot V closes the distance and pushes Holm back into the cage.
Holm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riot V goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holm prevents it.

Holm has Riot V pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Holm pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Riot V tumbling to the mat - Holm dives into Riot V's guard.

Riot V pushes Holm off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Riot V closes the distance and clinches up with Holm, looking for a takedown. Riot V pushes Holm against the cage but Holm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holm wants to clinch up but Riot V keeps it at a distance.
Riot V lands an overhand right.

It looks like Nikon Holm has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riot V looks to clinch

and Holm counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Holm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Riot V had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Holm is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Riot V Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Holm's back instead.

Riot V has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Holm is in real trouble here. Riot V gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Holm is tapping out! Riot V wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Riot V!