PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bundi Ankea (ranked 4502 p4p, 4536 weight class) and Honza Hohol (ranked 534 p4p, 537 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ankea
vs
Hohol

188 cm
18
188
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
192
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bundi Ankea !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Honza Hohol!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hohol closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ankea 's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Ankea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hohol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Ankea blocks nicely.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Hohol tries to free his leg and advance position but Ankea is retaining full guard.

Ankea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hohol defends well.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ankea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.

Ankea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ankea working for a triangle but Hohol defends it easily.

Ankea has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hohol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Ankea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ankea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ankea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Ankea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hohol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hohol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Ankea being controlled here, momentarily.

Hohol is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hohol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hohol advances to half guard.
Ankea looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hohol is looking to take a break and control but Ankea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hohol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Ankea actively working from the bottom here.

Hohol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ankea is just riding it out for now. Hohol eventually gives up the hold.
Hohol is trying to control the action in half guard but Ankea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankea controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ankea won't allow Hohol to pass to mount.
Hohol throwing shots but Ankea is blocking nicely.
Hohol is thwarting Ankea 's attempts to control the position.
Hohol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ankea trying to control here.
Ankea wants to improve his position but Hohol is controlling well.
Hohol looks to land a strike but Ankea avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ankea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol trying to control but Ankea is working from the bottom.
Hohol might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ankea haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol wants to pass the guard but Ankea is keeping the position.
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ankea . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ankea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ankea wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hohol throws a strike but Ankea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ankea stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohol throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hohol wants to sweep here but Ankea controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
That's time! Ankea 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hohol looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hohol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ankea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ankea keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Ankea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ankea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Ankea is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankea is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hohol is controlling him.
Hohol tries to free his leg and advance position but Ankea is retaining full guard.
Ankea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Hohol landing with the ground and pound.
Hohol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohol postures up in Ankea 's guard and throws a big left but Ankea blocks it.
Honza Hohol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Ankea looking to control.
Hohol postures up in Ankea 's guard and throws a big left but Ankea blocks it.
Ankea keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ankea looking to control.
Hohol throws a big right hand that misses.
Ankea keeping full guard, as Hohol tries to pass.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ankea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol trying to control but Ankea is working from the bottom.
Ankea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ankea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohol wants to pass the guard but Ankea is keeping the position.
Ankea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Hohol wants to pass the guard but Ankea is keeping the position.
Ankea is trying to keep Hohol in close.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Ankea blocks nicely.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol trying to control but Ankea is working from the bottom.
Hohol throws an elbow that misses. Ankea uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hohol's guard. Nice move by Ankea !

Hohol wants to sweep here but Ankea controlling him for the moment.
Ankea throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankea postures up in Hohol's guard and throws a big left but Hohol blocks it.
Hohol trying to strike off his back.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
Hohol trying to strike off his back.
Hohol wants to sweep here but Ankea controlling him for the moment.
Ankea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hohol is keeping the position for now.
Ankea stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ankea connects with a body shot that sends Hohol's belly button to the back.

Hohol looking to score a takedown here. Ankea is defending well but Hohol drives through and ends up in Ankea 's guard.
Ankea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Hohol wants to pass the guard but Ankea is keeping the position.
Hohol throws a strike but Ankea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ankea preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ankea postures up in Hohol's guard and throws a big left but Hohol blocks it.
Hohol wants to sweep here but Ankea controlling him for the moment.
Ankea showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankea trying to control but Hohol is working from the bottom.
Hohol is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hohol controls Ankea momentarily but Ankea frees himself.
Ankea preventing the sweep.
Hohol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ankea advances position into side control!
Hohol is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Hohol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hohol is not content to let Ankea control the position.
Hohol wants to control but Ankea postures up.
Ankea is chipping away with strikes.
Ankea trying to control the action but Hohol is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohol wants to control but Ankea postures up.
Hohol is trying to get back to half guard.
Ankea throws a strike aimed at the side of Hohol's head but Hohol avoids it well.
Hohol manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hohol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hohol lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hohol looks to land a strike but Ankea avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hohol lands a couple of elbows.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ankea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ankea is trying to keep Hohol in close.
Honza Hohol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohol wants to control from the top but Ankea keeps moving.
Ankea keeping full guard, as Hohol tries to pass.
Ankea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol trying to control but Ankea is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ankea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bundi Ankea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Honza Hohol.
I've got Hohol winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honza Hohol!