PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Korczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Holmes
vs
Korczynski

190 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

174 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Larry Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukasz Korczynski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws a leg kick
and Korczynski counters with a thumping low kick.

Korczynski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Korczynski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Holmes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Korczynski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Holmes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Korczynski drops an elbow to the side of Holmes's head.

Korczynski is working for a submission of some sort.
Holmes is looking to improve his position.
Holmes is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korczynski is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.
Holmes pushes Korczynski off looking to stand but Korczynski dives back in and keeps control.

Korczynski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Holmes wants to control but Korczynski is keeping busy.
Holmes has hold of Korczynski's hands but Korczynski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Holmes is trying to stand back up but Korczynski is controlling him

Holmes is defending against the submission attempts here by Korczynski.
Holmes is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Korczynski controlling the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Korczynski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korczynski trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Korczynski stops Holmes from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korczynski passes to full mount!
Korczynski landing strikes from the mount and Holmes is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes trying desperately to get to his feet.
Korczynski looking to control but Holmes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Korczynski lands a nice shot to the head.
Korczynski looks gassed!
Holmes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Holmes tries to lock up and control but Korczynski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Korczynski scoring with strikes but Holmes is staying in there.
Holmes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Korczynski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Korczynski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Holmes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holmes tries to hold on but Korczynski postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is trying desperately to improve position.
Korczynski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Holmes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Korczynski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Holmes works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Korczynski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Holmes misses with a takedown

and Korczynski counters with a single leg into guard. Holmes didn't expect that.

Holmes pushes Korczynski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Larry Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmes tries for a takedown but Korczynski circles away easily

and Korczynski counters with a single leg into guard. Holmes didn't expect that.

Korczynski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Korczynski passes Holmes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Korczynski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korczynski prevents Holmes from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczynski works his way into side control.
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Korczynski keeps moving and retains side control.
Korczynski scoring with punches and elbows.

Holmes sneaks out the side door and pushes Korczynski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Korczynski has his takedown stuffed

and Holmes counters with a shoot takedown. Korczynski fights it but they end up in guard.
Holmes wanted to stand there but Korczynski had control of the position.
Holmes tries to free his leg and advance position but Korczynski is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Korczynski working a defensive guard here.
Holmes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Korczynski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Korczynski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Holmes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Korczynski, up you get!
Korczynski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Korczynski moves to clinch but Holmes breaks away
and Holmes counters with a three punch combo that has Korczynski backing up. Korczynski nods at Holmes to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holmes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Korczynski scrambles back to his feet.
Holmes shoots in but Korczynski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Korczynski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holmes won't be happy with that.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom here.
Holmes regains half guard.
Holmes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Korczynski is working away from the top position though.

Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski wants to take a breather but Holmes is having none of it.

Korczynski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Korczynski with the ground and pound but Holmes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Korczynski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korczynski wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Korczynski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Korczynski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korczynski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holmes's waist but Holmes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Korczynski off to one side.
Holmes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Korczynski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holmes won't be happy with that.
Korczynski looks up at the clock and then as Holmes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Korczynski smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Holmes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Holmes is trying to stand back up but Korczynski is controlling him

Holmes looking for submissions off his back.

Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korczynski pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczynski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Korczynski is keen to just control but Holmes is a slippery customer.
Holmes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Korczynski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Korczynski's back!

Holmes looking for the choke from the back.
Korczynski wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Holmes really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Korczynski.
Holmes lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

Holmes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Korczynski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski turns into Holmes and is now in his guard.
Korczynski wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.

Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Korczynski stops Holmes from standing up.
Korczynski throwing strikes from guard but Holmes blocks nicely.

Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Korczynski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Korczynski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes being controlled here, momentarily.
Korczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Holmes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Korczynski from controlling successfully.
Korczynski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Korczynski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Korczynski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holmes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holmes scores with a short punch from the bottom.

Holmes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Korczynski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Larry Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lukasz Korczynski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Korczynski from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Korczynski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Korczynski!