PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solid Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Holland
vs
Snake

187 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Holland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Solid Snake!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holland is fending him off so far but Snake persists. Nope, Holland circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Holland both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Solid Snake has been cut.

Snake drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Holland is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Holland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snake tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Snake staying calm.
Holland wants to control but Snake postures up.
Snake lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Holland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holland is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Holland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holland sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holland trying to control here.
Snake prevents Holland from improving his position.
Holland is staying active underneath Snake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holland is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland is trying to maintain the position but Snake is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake is trying to control. Holland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Snake clinches up against the cage.
Holland is looking to break free of the clinch but Snake has double underhooks.

Snake breaks the clinch.
Snake slips a jab and a cross from Holland.
A nice combination there by Snake.

It looks like Dan Holland has been cut.
Dan Holland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holland throws a sloppy head kick and Snake moves out of range easily.
Snake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holland's waist but Holland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snake off to one side.
Holland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snake.

Snake has Holland up against the cage in a clinch.

Holland pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake throwing strikes from guard but Holland blocks nicely.
Holland wants to stand but Snake is controlling the position.
Holland keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.

Holland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snake trying to control but Holland is working from the bottom.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holland tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Snake scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holland can't do much from the bottom here.

Snake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Holland sneaks out the side door and pushes Snake away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Holland is breathing heavily.
Holland tries to clinch but Snake moves away

and Snake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Snake.
Holland wants to get back to his feet but Snake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Snake drops back looking for a leg! Holland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holland manages to kick Snake off! Snake jumps back into Holland's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snake preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solid Snake dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Snake clinches with his opponent.
Snake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holland tries to break the clinch but Snake is controlling the position.
Holland has had enough of the clinch but Snake keeps him there for the moment.
Holland wants to get back to striking at distance but Snake won't allow it.
Holland misses with a punch on the inside.

Snake pulls guard.

Snake is looking for a triangle but Holland pushes his legs off easily.
Snake looking to control but Holland passes into half guard.
Holland seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Holland moves nicely into side control.
Snake is not content to let Holland control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holland's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Holland tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Holland is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Holland is trying to work for a kimura but Snake is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snake trying to control but Holland postures up.
Holland is looking to advance position but Snake won't allow it.

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.
Snake regains full guard. Nicely done.

Snake has his foot on Holland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holland works his way back into a safe position though.

Snake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holland trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holland is looking to stand up but Snake won't let him.
Holland wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Snake wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake controlling Holland's posture.
Holland stands and throws Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Holland has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Holland trying to control but Snake is having none of it.
Snake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holland trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snake manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Snake tries to roll over but Holland keeps him under control.

Snake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holland tries to stand and escape but Snake is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Holland stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Snake to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Solid Snake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Holland throws a series of punches but Snake moves out of range.
A big right from Holland misses.
Holland avoids a punch combination nicely.

Snake moves into the clinch.

Snake jumps guard and drags Holland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Snake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holland is one step ahead there.

Snake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake can't keep his opponent in guard - Holland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Snake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Snake wants to control but Holland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Solid Snake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holland wants to free his trapped foot but Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snake.
Holland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake is trying to control the position but Holland postures up.
Holland trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Snake scores a takedown into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Snake goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Holland turns into him and now he's in Snake's guard.

Holland decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Snake, up you get!
Holland scores with a jab to the body.
Holland blocks the body kick.

Holland shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holland showed some decent athleticism there.
Holland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snake keeps working.
Holland is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.
Snake is not content to let Holland control the position.
Snake trying to control but Holland postures up.
Snake tries to roll over but Holland keeps him under control.
Holland is looking to advance position but Snake won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Holland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Holland darts in trying to clinch

and Snake moves into the clinch.
Holland taking a breather.
Snake taking a breather.
Holland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dan Holland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Solid Snake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Holland.
Well Snake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solid Snake!