PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michal Korek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korek comes to the cage accompanied by Touch me - Samantha Fox. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Korek
vs
Holzken

181 cm
29
161 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

179 cm
25
157 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Hellbent
Arcticus University: London

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 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Korek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korek connects with a nice looking jab.
Holzken throws a predictable looking body shot
and Korek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Korek lands with a right hand.
Michal Korek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holzken moves away from the strike by Korek.
A swing and a miss from Korek.
Korek swings widly with a right hand
and Holzken counters with a straight right hand.
Korek throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Holzken counters with a single leg into guard. Korek didn't expect that.
Holzken tries to free his leg and advance position but Korek is retaining full guard.
Korek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holzken manages to get himself to full guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holzken is trying to keep Korek in close.
Holzken keeping full guard, as Korek tries to pass.
Holzken looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Korek is one step ahead there.
Holzken wants to control the position but Korek says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holzken is trying to get back to full guard.
Holzken is trying to control but can't.
Korek tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Holzken is looking for a sweep. Korek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holzken is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holzken works his way to full guard. Good work.
Holzken tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korek has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Holzken is proving hard to escape from.
Korek works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holzken is trying to get back to full guard.
Holzken manages to get to full guard.
Holzken trying to keep a closed guard but Korek is proving a slippery customer.
Holzken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Korek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holzken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holzken wants to control from the top but Korek keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Korek can't keep his opponent in guard - Holzken advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Holzken in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Korek tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Holzken!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodney Holzken!
In his post fight interview, Rodney Holzken started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Michal Korek stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to apologise to my manager for letting him down. A dominating win would have matched hes heart of gold and kindness, He truly is the most humble man alive. Please forgive me'.