PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Hoolahan (ranked 25926 p4p, 5788 weight class) and Anderson Werdum (ranked 685 p4p, 574 weight class). Anderson Werdum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hoolahan
vs
Werdum

190 cm
18
206
1 - 3 - 0

200 cm
18
218
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Hoolahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Werdum is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Werdum closes the distance and clinches.

Werdum turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hoolahan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Werdum stands up and beckons Hoolahan to his feet.

Werdum moves into range and clinches up with Hoolahan.
Werdum connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Patrick Hoolahan has been cut.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Werdum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoolahan tries for a takedown but Werdum manages to get underhooks.
Hoolahan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Werdum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoolahan swings for the body but Werdum moves out of range.

Werdum shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Werdum showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Werdum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Werdum looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoolahan working a defensive guard here.
Werdum looking to pass the guard.
Werdum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Werdum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Hoolahan is working an open guard so Werdum takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hoolahan misses the shot to the body.
Werdum steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hoolahan.
Hoolahan throws a shot to the body.
Hoolahan throws a hook but Werdum avoids it easily.
Hoolahan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Werdum slips under a jab from Hoolahan.
Hoolahan throws a shot from downtown. Werdum moves away and avoids it.
Werdum wants to counter with a clinch but Hoolahan pushes him away.

Werdum darts in and clinches Hoolahan up against the cage.

Werdum has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hoolahan regains guard immediately.
Werdum postures up.
Werdum content to stall in guard here.
Hoolahan is looking to stand up but Werdum isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hoolahan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoolahan, not yet.
Werdum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Werdum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hoolahan was covering up waiting for the punch and Werdum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hoolahan is trying to control the position but Werdum postures up.
Werdum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoolahan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Werdum is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoolahan trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Werdum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Hoolahan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hoolahan looks to land a right hand but Werdum moved out of range.
Hoolahan throws a body punch but Werdum moves out of range.

Werdum closes the distance and clinches.
Hoolahan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hoolahan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Werdum gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Werdum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoolahan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hoolahan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Werdum turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Werdum manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werdum staying calm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoolahan manages to get back to half guard.
Werdum looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Werdum's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Werdum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoolahan throws the left hand but Werdum avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoolahan throws a hook but Werdum blocks it.
Hoolahan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patrick Hoolahan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Werdum feints and as Hoolahan raises his hands in defense, Werdum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoolahan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Werdum gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Werdum closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Werdum lands in his opponent's guard.
Werdum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Werdum is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Werdum the control monster continue. Boring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoolahan wants to stand up but Werdum is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Werdum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Hoolahan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Werdum fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoolahan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Werdum moves into the clinch successfully.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Werdum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hoolahan's face.
Hoolahan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoolahan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hoolahan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hoolahan.
Hoolahan misses with a punch on the inside.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoolahan can't find room to land a body shot as Werdum controls the action.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Werdum stalls.
Hoolahan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoolahan is trying to break the clinch but Werdum is controlling him.
Anderson Werdum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Werdum holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoolahan tries to pull guard but Werdum won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Werdum.

Hoolahan is rocked!
Hoolahan tries to pull guard but Werdum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oh Hoolahan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Werdum working the clinch nicely. Hoolahan is working for position but Werdum cracks him with a big knee to the head! Hoolahan crumples up against the cage and Werdum lands two more shots before the ref can save Hoolahan! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Anderson Werdum!