PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Dinero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dinero
vs
Hollyfield

185 cm
24
222 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

196 cm
25
210 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Dinero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evander Hollyfield!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck for Dinero with that takedown attempt.

Dinero gets a double leg takedown into Hollyfield'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.
Hollyfield is looking to stand up but Dinero isn't so interested in that idea.
Dinero wants to control from the top but Hollyfield keeps moving.
Dinero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dinero wants to control from the top but Hollyfield keeps moving.
Hollyfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dinero wants to get up but he can't break Hollyfield's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hollyfield keeping moving, preventing Dinero from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Andrew Dinero wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dinero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hollyfield's waist but Hollyfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dinero off to one side.
Dinero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dinero throws an off balance right hand
and Hollyfield counters with a body kick.
Andrew Dinero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Dinero misses.
Dinero throws a body punch but Hollyfield moves out of range.
Dinero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hollyfield pinned against the cage. Hollyfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Dinero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollyfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hollyfield, right into the meat.
Hollyfield misses with the combination.

Hollyfield looking to score a takedown here. Dinero is defending well but Hollyfield drives through and ends up in Dinero's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollyfield lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hollyfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hollyfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hollyfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dinero keeping moving, preventing Hollyfield from controlling successfully.
Dinero is trying to control the position but Hollyfield postures up.
Hollyfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hollyfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dinero working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinero wants to sweep here but Hollyfield controlling him for the moment.
Dinero keeping moving, preventing Hollyfield from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dinero blocks a head kick by Hollyfield.
Dinero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dinero misses with a takedown
and Hollyfield counters with a good, hard body kick but Dinero shrugs it off.
Dinero is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Hollyfield. Beautiful body shot.
Hollyfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Dinero. Dinero gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hollyfield.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dinero backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinero has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hollyfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Hollyfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Dinero is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollyfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hollyfield is keen to just control but Dinero is a slippery customer.
Dinero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hollyfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evander Hollyfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hollyfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hollyfield swinging wildly here.
Dinero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinero takes a swing at Hollyfield's ribcage but misses.
Hollyfield tries to bum rush Dinero with a series of wild strikes but Dinero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hollyfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot lands for Dinero.
Hollyfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Evander Hollyfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dinero misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield moves away from the strike by Dinero.
Dinero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hollyfield counters with a series of strikes. Dinero will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinero. Hollyfield does a little dance to reset his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dinero.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dinero prevents Hollyfield from escaping the position.

Dinero is trying to get an arm triangle but Hollyfield is defending well.
Dinero tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hollyfield is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dinero goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hollyfield rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dinero's guard! Nice work there by Hollyfield!
Hollyfield controlling from the top position.

Dinero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hollyfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hollyfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollyfield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield working some strikes from top position.

Dinero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hollyfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hollyfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hollyfield working some strikes from top position.
Hollyfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hollyfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hollyfield passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dinero is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinero is working hard here to advance position.
Hollyfield working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollyfield lands some shots froms side control.
Dinero is looking for a sweep.
Dinero takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hollyfield lands some shots froms side control.
Hollyfield looks up at the clock and then as Dinero takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hollyfield smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dinero is looking to regain half guard here but Hollyfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Hollyfield working the head with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollyfield scores with a couple of short elbows.

Dinero is rocked!
Dinero takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Dinero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hollyfield is putting a hurting on Dinero here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hollyfield in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Dinero looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hollyfield turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evander Hollyfield!
A victorious Evander Hollyfield thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.