PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Hollsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollsworth comes to the cage accompanied by ABK - Hollowpoint. MacLeod has chosen Machine Gun by Noisia as his entrance music. Connor MacLeod will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hollsworth
vs
MacLeod

182 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Behold The Beast
Behold The Beast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicholas Hollsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollsworth shoots in looking for a takedown. MacLeod tries to sprawl out of it but Hollsworth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacLeod manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hollsworth.
Hollsworth slips a straight right by MacLeod.
Connor MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollsworth fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Hollsworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod looks to land a left hand but Hollsworth moved out of range nicely.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Hollsworth avoids them all with ease.
MacLeod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacLeod throws a looping overhand right but Hollsworth ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollsworth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacLeod lands a head shot.
MacLeod throws the left hand but Hollsworth avoids the punch easily.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from MacLeod misses.
Hollsworth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacLeod to score with a decent uppercut.
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as MacLeod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hollsworth doesn't seem phased though.
Hollsworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacLeod.
Some wild striking there from MacLeod.
Hollsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.

Hollsworth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hollsworth throws and elbow that misses. MacLeod uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hollsworth's guard. Nice move by MacLeod!
Hollsworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hollsworth has a closed guard, preventing MacLeod from standing up.
MacLeod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hollsworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacLeod's guard.
MacLeod keeping moving, preventing Hollsworth from controlling successfully.
MacLeod wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hollsworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollsworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hollsworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacLeod is keeping the position for now.
Hollsworth trying to control but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod wants to get back to his feet but Hollsworth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hollsworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MacLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollsworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacLeod stuffs the takedown attempt from Hollsworth. Hollsworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Hollsworth shoots in but MacLeod avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacLeod scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hollsworth in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollsworth.
MacLeod misses with a straight right.
Hollsworth slips a jab from MacLeod.
Connor MacLeod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that Hollsworth avoids nicely.
Hollsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
MacLeod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hollsworth's head backwards.
MacLeod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hollsworth walks into a stiff left hand from MacLeod.

Hollsworth looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacLeod is staying active underneath Hollsworth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacLeod is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor MacLeod 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.

Hollsworth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacLeod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacLeod looks to land a right hand but Hollsworth moved out of range.
Nicholas Hollsworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacLeod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacLeod misses with a looping right.
MacLeod misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to de liver by MacLeod. Beautiful body shot.
MacLeod misses with a straight right.
MacLeod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hollsworth is defended easily by MacLeod.
MacLeod looks to land a left hand but Hollsworth moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollsworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
Hollsworth fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Hollsworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hollsworth staying out of range there.
Hollsworth slips under a jab from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollsworth needs to keep his hands up - MacLeod had a free shot at his head there.
MacLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
MacLeod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacLeod throws a hook but Hollsworth blocks it.
MacLeod throws a body punch but Hollsworth moves out of range.
MacLeod misses with a double jab.
MacLeod misses with a two punch combination.
MacLeod throws out a loose jab but Hollsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollsworth dives in and grabs MacLeod's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacLeod pushes down on Hollsworth's head and hops out.
Hollsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Hollsworth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacLeod swivels and escapes.
MacLeod moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod throws a good cross that connects.
Hollsworth shoots for a double leg takedown but MacLeod sprawls well. He's pushed Hollsworth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacLeod looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollsworth is just out of range.
Hollsworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacLeod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hollsworth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacLeod throws a jab but it's blocked by Hollsworth.
MacLeod tests Hollsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacLeod catches Hollsworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacLeod lunges at Hollsworth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hollsworth's hand.
Hollsworth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacLeod is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollsworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacLeod sprawls well. MacLeod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hollsworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Hollsworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacLeod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hollsworth has time to react.
Hollsworth moves away from the strike by MacLeod.
Hollsworth ducks right into an uppercut from MacLeod.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that Hollsworth avoids nicely.

Hollsworth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MacLeod napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hollsworth is looking to take a break and control but MacLeod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor MacLeod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

MacLeod takes a swing at Hollsworth's ribcage but misses.
MacLeod lands a jab.
Hollsworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and MacLeod counters with a crisp one two that drops Hollsworth! MacLeod thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hollsworth to his feet! Hollsworth is in big trouble!

Hollsworth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hollsworth prevents MacLeod from escaping the position.
MacLeod tries to bench press Hollsworth off him but Hollsworth keeps the position.
MacLeod pushes Hollsworth away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hollsworth gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hollsworth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacLeod tries to control but Hollsworth manages to take his back.
MacLeod has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Hollsworth lands a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod breaks Hollsworth's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacLeod tries to stand but Hollsworth is controlling from the bottom.
Hollsworth manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
MacLeod wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hollsworth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of MacLeod's face.
Hollsworth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
MacLeod wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hollsworth is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod is working to get back to half guard.
Hollsworth with good strikes from the mount here!
Hollsworth landing strikes from the mount.
Hollsworth landing strikes from the mount and MacLeod is in trouble!
Hollsworth scoring with strikes but MacLeod is staying in there.
Hollsworth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hollsworth landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hollsworth controlling the pace for now.
Hollsworth lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hollsworth misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
MacLeod is trying to escape the mount.
Hollsworth breaks from MacLeod's wrist control and lands an elbow.
MacLeod manages to regain half guard. Good work.
MacLeod tries to kick Hollsworth off but Hollsworth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hollsworth is looking to take a break and control but MacLeod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hollsworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacLeod is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollsworth is looking to take a break and control but MacLeod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hollsworth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacLeod is trying to maintain the position but Hollsworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Hollsworth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
MacLeod misses with a looping left.
MacLeod might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
MacLeod misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hollsworth misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Hollsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacLeod 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacLeod!