PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Ovechkin (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.

Holyfield
vs
Ovechkin

183 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Ovechkin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovechkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ovechkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holyfield lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Alex Ovechkin has been cut.
Ovechkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holyfield counters with a left and a right that stings Ovechkin.
Ovechkin slips a jab and a cross from Holyfield.
Ovechkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holyfield counters with a three punch combo that has Ovechkin backing up. Ovechkin nods at Holyfield to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Ovechkin loads up on a big right hand but Holyfield slips the punch.
A combination from Holyfield does no damage.
Ovechkin throws a hook but Holyfield blocks it.
Holyfield throws a series of strikes that have Ovechkin backpedaling.
Ovechkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holyfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holyfield misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Ovechkin misses.
Holyfield throws a series of punches but Ovechkin moves out of range.
Holyfield cracks Ovechkin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holyfield misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holyfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holyfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holyfield misses with the combination.
Holyfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holyfield counters with a two punch combo.

Ovechkin is rocked!

That has opened up Alex Ovechkin's cut even more.
A big right from Ovechkin misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holyfield.
Holyfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ovechkin looks gassed!
Ovechkin looks to throw the jab but Holyfield is out of range.
Ovechkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holyfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Holyfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ovechkin.
Holyfield tries to bum rush Ovechkin with a series of wild strikes but Ovechkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ovechkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holyfield counters with a nice uppercut.

Holyfield drops Ovechkin with a right and a left! Holyfield comes rushing in but Ovechkin regains his composure and manages to keep Holyfield in guard.
Ovechkin is still in real trouble! Can Holyfield finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holyfield postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ovechkin covers up, he's hurt! Holyfield keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Holyfield and the ref steps in to end the fight! Holyfield can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evander Holyfield!