PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Holle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferris Bueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ektomorf - Show your fist. Bueller has chosen Circus Maximus - From Childhood's Hour as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Holle
vs
Bueller

183 cm
24
186 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Syndicate Drugs
[MMABR] Killer Bee Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Holle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ferris Bueller!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bueller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Bueller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Bueller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Bueller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holle is looking to reverse the position.
Bueller tries to score with some ground and pound. Holle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Holle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bueller has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bueller wants to take a breather but Holle manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bueller.

Holle is working an open guard so Bueller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bueller. That did some damage!
Horrible takedown by Bueller or perhaps it was just good defense by Holle which made him look bad.
Holle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bueller.
Bueller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bueller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Holle leaves Bueller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Holle misses its intended target.
Bueller shoots in looking for a takedown. Holle tries to sprawl out of it but Bueller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard Holle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferris Bueller.
Bueller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bueller somewhat.
Ferris Bueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bueller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bueller looks gassed!
Bueller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holle can pounce on him.

Bueller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holle won't allow Bueller to pass to mount.
Bueller has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Holle works to full guard.
Bueller trying to control but Holle is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bueller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bueller prevents Holle from getting back to his feet.
Holle pulls Bueller in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bueller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holle swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bueller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holle looks to land a left hand but Bueller moved out of range nicely.
Bueller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bueller throws a combination that misses
and Holle counters with a nice uppercut.
Holle connects with a right hand. Bueller shakes it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holle.
A head kick by Bueller misses
and Holle counters with a leg kick.
Bueller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Bueller misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bueller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bueller throws a right hand that Holle ducks under and follows up with a left that Holle also avoids with ease.
Bueller shoots for a takedown but Holle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bueller shoots in for a takedown but Holle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Holle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bueller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holle counters with a good low kick that Bueller was not able to check.
Bueller shoots in but no luck this time.

Bueller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holle is looking for a sweep.

Bueller tries for a kimura but Holle is defending well.
Holle is not content to let Bueller control the position.
Holle is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holle can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bueller stands up and beckons Holle to his feet.
Holle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Holle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bueller shoots in and drives through. Holle sprawls well.
Richard Holle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferris Bueller.
A punch combination from Holle misses.
Bueller misses with a takedown attempt - Holle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Ferris Bueller has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Holle. No joy for Bueller on that attempt.
Bueller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holle pinned against the cage. Holle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holle as he avoids it easily.
Holle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Holle gets caught flat footed, as Bueller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Holle pulls Bueller in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bueller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holle has escaped and now he's on top!

Bueller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holle has picked Bueller up and slammed him! Bueller can't keep hold of the triangle and Holle manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Holle stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bueller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holle but Holle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bueller shoots in for a takedown but Holle shows good takedown defense.
Holle scores with a nice right hand.
Ferris Bueller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bueller tries for a takedown but Holle circles away easily
and Holle counters with a nice leg kick.
Holle dips to his left and cracks Bueller with an uppercut!
Bueller has a takedown stuffed.
Bueller closes the distance but Holle moves to the side
and Holle counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holle slaps away a takedown attempt from Bueller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holle cracks Bueller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Richard Holle is winning the standup battle so far.
Holle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Holle.
Holle with a jab.
Holle takes a swing at Bueller's ribcage but misses.
Bueller misses with a takedown
enabling Holle to counter with a crisp jab.
Holle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holle lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bueller is defended easily by Holle.
Bueller fails with the takedown
enabling Holle to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Holle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ferris Bueller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Holle throws a leg kick which misses Bueller's front leg but catches the back leg as Bueller tries to avoid it.
Holle scores with a jab to the head.

Bueller gets a takedown into half guard.
Holle tries to roll over but Bueller keeps him under control.
Bueller wants to pass the guard but Holle is defending well.
Holle wants to control but Bueller is keeping busy.
Bueller works his way into full mount!
Bueller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holle is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bueller goes for an armbar but Holle turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Holle.

Holle stands up from Bueller's guard - Holle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holle misses with a low kick.
Bueller shoots in for a double leg but Holle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Holle.
Bueller fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Holle.
Holle with a nice cross.

Bueller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Holle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Richard Holle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bueller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holle is fending him off so far but Bueller persists. Nope, Holle circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard Holle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferris Bueller.
Jab from Holle.
Bueller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bueller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holle. That's going to slow Bueller down.
Bueller shoots for a double leg takedown but Holle sprawls well. He's pushed Bueller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holle lands a high kick!
Bueller throws a right and a left that Holle avoids nicely.
Bueller shoots for a double leg takedown but Holle sprawls well. He's pushed Bueller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bueller misses with a takedown
and Bueller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bueller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bueller fails with a takedown attempt.
Holle catches Bueller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bueller has his takedown stuffed
and Holle counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bueller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holle tries to avoid it but Bueller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holle to the ground. Holle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holle cracks Bueller with an open hand slap.
Bueller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bueller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bueller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holle can pounce on him.
Holle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bueller is defended easily by Holle.
Richard Holle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bueller takes one to the side of the head.
Holle leaves Bueller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferris Bueller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holle slips under a jab from Bueller.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Holle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Holle!