PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hard Holly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maritn Boudreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holly kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hard Core. Boudreaux has chosen The Prince as his entrance music. Maritn Boudreaux is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Holly
vs
Boudreaux

185 cm
21
164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
160 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hard Holly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maritn Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holly blocks a head kick by Boudreaux.
Maritn Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Holly.
Boudreaux checks the leg kick.
Holly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boudreaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boudreaux is looking to clinch but Holly is avoiding it.
Holly looks to land a combination but Boudreaux avoids it well.
Boudreaux lands with a right hand.
Holly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boudreaux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holly defends it nicely.
Boudreaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boudreaux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holly sprawls well. Holly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boudreaux gets slowly back to his feet.

Boudreaux cracks Holly with a big right hand and Holly goes down!

Holly is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Boudreaux decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Boudreaux moves into range and clinches up with Holly.
Boudreaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Boudreaux throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holly avoids a wild elbow strike from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux missing with knees to the body.
Boudreaux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hard Holly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maritn Boudreaux.
Boudreaux lands with a slapping head kick.
Oh Holly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boudreaux misses with a head kick.
Holly seems to have got his legs back now.
Boudreaux jabs at Holly's body.
Holly is breathing heavily.

Boudreaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holly, pushing him back against the cage.
Holly blocks an elbow strike from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux throws a knee to the head but misses.

Boudreaux turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boudreaux manages to end up in side control.
Holly tries to buck Boudreaux off but Boudreaux is having none of it.
Boudreaux tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Boudreaux tries for a kimura but Holly is defending well.

Boudreaux has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Holly is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Boudreaux yanks on the arm and Holly is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Boudreaux.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maritn Boudreaux!