PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armands Kukuvass (ranked 3991 p4p, 5959 weight class) and Jack Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kukuvass
vs
Holmes

225 cm
25
265
4 - 3 - 0

191 cm
24
230
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Armands Kukuvass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukuvass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes leaves Kukuvass with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Kukuvass decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Holmes is defending against the submission attempts here by Kukuvass.
Holmes is looking to escape.
Kukuvass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Kukuvass gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Kukuvass shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Holmes is trying to stand back up but Kukuvass is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukuvass is taking a breather. Holmes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuvass working Holmes over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukuvass is looking to advance position but Holmes won't allow it.
Holmes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kukuvass really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kukuvass sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Holmes is trying to stand back up but Kukuvass is controlling him
Well, if Kukuvass 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kukuvass drops an elbow to the side of Holmes's head.

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.
Holmes tries to kick Kukuvass off but Kukuvass keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Holmes is trying to escape back to his feet but Kukuvass uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Kukuvass tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kukuvass has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holmes pushes Kukuvass away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kukuvass gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kukuvass controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Kukuvass decides to stand up, so the ref orders Holmes to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kukuvass momentarily.

Kukuvass gets a double leg takedown into Holmes's guard.

Holmes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Holmes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Kukuvass manages to pull guard.

Holmes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Holmes misses with a combination

and Kukuvass counters with a shoot takedown. Holmes fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukuvass won't allow Holmes to get back to his feet.
Holmes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Holmes is working an open guard so Kukuvass takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kukuvass seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Holmes gets tackled into the cage by Kukuvass. Kukuvass maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kukuvass manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Holmes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kukuvass has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Holmes.

Kukuvass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kukuvass was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes scores with a nice right hand.
Holmes throws a body punch but Kukuvass moves out of range.
Kukuvass dodges the punch combination from Holmes.

Kukuvass gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Kukuvass jumps guard.
Kukuvass pulls Holmes in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armands Kukuvass dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Danga de danga de dang - Holmes scores with a four punch combination!
Kukuvass just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Kukuvass takes the fight into the clinch.

Kukuvass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Kukuvass appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holmes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kukuvass rather than just go for the knockout.
Kukuvass has a takedown stuffed.
Kukuvass shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Kukuvass feints and as Holmes raises his hands in defense, Kukuvass changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Kukuvass is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Armands Kukuvass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kukuvass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Kukuvass slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Kukuvass is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Holmes pushes Kukuvass off and gets back to his feet.

Kukuvass closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holmes has had enough of the clinch but Kukuvass keeps him there for the moment.

Kukuvass jumps guard.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Kukuvass won't let him.
Kukuvass is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Holmes gets to his feet. Kukuvass looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Holmes misses with a series of wild punches.
Jack Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kukuvass closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holmes did well to prevent Kukuvass getting side control.
Kukuvass scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kukuvass not doing much here.

Kukuvass is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kukuvass decides to return to a standing position.
Holmes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kukuvass.
Holmes misses with a straight right.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Holmes tries to sprawl but Kukuvass drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holmes kicks off Kukuvass and gets to his feet.
Holmes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kukuvass's hands.
Holmes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holmes slips a jab from Kukuvass.
Kukuvass takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kukuvass throws a series of punches but Holmes moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Holmes.

It looks like Armands Kukuvass has been cut.
Kukuvass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holmes jabs Kukuvass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukuvass looks for a takedown but Holmes sprawls well.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes connects with a body shot.
Holmes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kukuvass takes a step back to recover.
Jack Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes with a nice calf kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukuvass on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Holmes lands with a nice body kick.
Holmes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kukuvass. Kukuvass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Holmes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Holmes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kukuvass takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holmes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kukuvass doesn't seem bothered though.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holmes lands a nice looking body shot.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Kukuvass avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kukuvass walks into a jab.
Kukuvass avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Kukuvass on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jack Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kukuvass closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Armands Kukuvass's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Holmes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kukuvass appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holmes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kukuvass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmes scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Holmes.
Holmes lands a jab to Kukuvass's midsection.
Kukuvass fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
Holmes misses with an uppercut.
Kukuvass avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Kukuvass darts in and clinches Holmes up against the cage.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Kukuvass gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Holmes regains guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuvass passes into half guard.
Holmes is in trouble now - Kukuvass has advanced to mount!
Holmes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Kukuvass is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Holmes cracks a nice hook into Kukuvass's ribs.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Holmes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kukuvass doesn't seem phased though.
Kukuvass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holmes pinned against the cage. Holmes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukuvass takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kukuvass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kukuvass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kukuvass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.

Kukuvass moves into range and clinches up with Holmes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kukuvass jumps guard and drags Holmes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kukuvass is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holmes is controlling him.
Holmes tries to stand but Kukuvass is controlling from the bottom.

Kukuvass is working an open guard so Holmes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Holmes lands a right hook to the body.
Holmes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kukuvass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.
Kukuvass tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
Kukuvass holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kukuvass prevents Holmes from breaking the clinch.
Kukuvass prevents Holmes from breaking the clinch.
Holmes tries to break free but Kukuvass pushes him back against the cage.
Kukuvass stalling in the clinch.
Holmes tries to break free but Kukuvass pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kukuvass has him pressed against the cage.
Kukuvass keeps control of Holmes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kukuvass tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holmes smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armands Kukuvass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Kukuvass does no damage.
Holmes connects with a nice looking jab.
Holmes throws a head kick that half lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukuvass takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Holmes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holmes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kukuvass.
Holmes with a nice calf kick.
Holmes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kukuvass crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Holmes - the referee stops the clock and Kukuvass gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Holmes. Kukuvass manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
A left and a right from Holmes both land. Nice combination.
Holmes throws a push kick but Kukuvass slaps the foot to one side.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Kukuvass takes one to the chin there.
Kukuvass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes.
Kukuvass tries to counter by clinching up but Holmes breaks away and moves out of range.
Kukuvass on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holmes swings for the body but Kukuvass moves out of range.
Kukuvass is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holmes.
Holmes connects with a body shot that sends Kukuvass's belly button to the back.
Holmes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holmes 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Holmes!