PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vince Hollaway (ranked 6556 p4p, 508 weight class) and Daniel Two (ranked 3379 p4p, 359 weight class). Vince Hollaway had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hollaway
vs
Two

180 cm
18
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vince Hollaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Two !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two lands with an uppercut that bounces Hollaway off the ropes and back into range.
Hollaway lands a jab to Two 's midsection.
Hollaway throws a body shot but no joy.
Two looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Hollaway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Two wants to take the fight to the mat but Hollaway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Two wants to take the fight to the mat but Hollaway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Two is trying to drag Hollaway to the mat but Hollaway just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Vince Hollaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Two .

Hollaway manages to break the clinch.
Two needs to keep his hands up - Hollaway had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollaway.
Nice defenses there by Hollaway.
Hollaway lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hollaway digs a good hook to Two 's body.

Hollaway has closed the distance and engaged Two in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hollaway prevents it.
Two wants to take the fight to the mat but Hollaway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hollaway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Two .

Two turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Two manages to end up in side control.
Hollaway tries to escape but Two is in control.
Hollaway definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Two throwing strikes but Hollaway manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Two is looking to regain half guard here but Hollaway keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Two can do anything to dispel that myth.
Two can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollaway has control of an arm but Two manages to advance to Hollaway's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Two throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hollaway is in bad spot here.
Will Two go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Two punches Hollaway on the ear.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Two throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hollaway could be in trouble here!
Two punches Hollaway on the ear.
Hollaway staying busy and making it hard for Two to control.
Hollaway covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vince Hollaway dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hollaway throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Two to counter with a crisp jab.
Two catches Hollaway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Two misses.

Two feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hollaway wants to get back to his feet but Two is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Two postures up and lands a big shot to Hollaway's brow.
Hollaway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two works over Hollaway with some ground and pound from guard.
Hollaway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Two trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Two lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two throwing strikes from guard but Hollaway blocks nicely.
We've been informed that Two has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Two throwing strikes from guard but Hollaway blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Two throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Two slips under a jab from Hollaway.
Two looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Two lands with an uppercut that bounces Hollaway off the ropes and back into range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Two .
Hollaway lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Hollaway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vince Hollaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollaway keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Hollaway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hollaway connects with a nice looking jab.
Hollaway looks to land a left hand but Two moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hollaway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hollaway moves in looking to clinch but Two pushes him off.
A nice side step and Two releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Two avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hollaway moves into range and clinches up with Two .
Two wants a takedown.
Vince Hollaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Two .

Hollaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Two showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Two sizes up Hollaway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Two misses with a left hand
and Hollaway counters with a one-two to the body.
Two lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Two scores with a shot to the body.

Hollaway drops Two with a beautiful combination! Two stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hollaway is looking for the KO!

Two is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Two takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hollaway throws a head kick but Two moves out of range.
Two throws out a counter right but Hollaway avoids it with no problem.
Hollaway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Two .

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hollaway enables Two to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hollaway manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Two throws a big elbow that misses.
Hollaway is looking to stand up but Two isn't so interested in that idea.
Two postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hollaway tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Two throws an elbow that misses. Hollaway uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Two 's guard. Nice move by Hollaway!

Hollaway preventing the sweep.
Two wants to improve his position but instead Hollaway has moved into half guard.
Vince Hollaway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hollaway postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Two to stand up.

Two feints and as Hollaway raises his hands in defense, Two changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Two lands a couple of elbows.
Two connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hollaway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hollaway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Two stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hollaway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daniel Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Two stops Hollaway from standing up.
Two with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Two lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Two scoring with punches to the head and body.
Two throws a strike but Hollaway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hollaway throwing strikes from guard but Two blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Hollaway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hollaway has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Vince Hollaway!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight as a draw!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Vince Hollaway!

Vince Hollaway wins by majority decision!
Daniel Two spoke after the fight, saying 'you a punk see you next time '.