PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bamber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhon Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes has chosen Bodies, by Drowning Pool as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bamber
vs
Holmes

195 cm
23
250 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

190 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Rivers Edge Nutrition
Deadly Clothing

[MMABR]Terror Trition[†CoE†]
Deadly Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Bamber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jhon Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holmes wants it to stay on the feet.

Holmes clinches up against the cage.
Bamber is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Holmes tries to land knees in the clinch but Bamber avoids the damage to the body.
Holmes scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like John Bamber has been cut.
Bamber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bamber tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bamber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holmes prevents the takedown attempt.
Bamber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holmes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holmes lands a nice elbow.

Bamber has clasped his hands together around Holmes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Holmes tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom here.
Bamber moves into full mount!
Holmes tries to hold on but Bamber postures up.
Bamber lands with some strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes is looking to get to half guard.
Holmes throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bamber. What's that going to do exactly?
Holmes can't escape the position.

Bamber is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Holmes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Holmes shrugs it off.
Holmes wants to control but Bamber is having none of it.
Holmes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holmes tries to hold on but Bamber pushes him away.
Holmes is in all sorts of trouble here.

Bamber moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Holmes has worked his arm free - good work by Holmes!
Bamber avoids the strikes from the bottom by Holmes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Bamber is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holmes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bamber is breathing heavily.
Holmes prevents Bamber from moving into mount.
Bamber trying to control the position but Holmes is working away.
Holmes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Holmes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Bamber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holmes misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Bamber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bamber misses with a punch on the inside.
Holmes crunches a lovely knee into Bamber's ribcage.
Bamber takes a knee to the side of the body.
Holmes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bamber's defenses.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bamber tries to pull guard but Holmes won't allow it.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bamber's face.
Holmes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bamber's face.
Holmes misses with a knee to the head.
Holmes lands an elbow inside that Bamber shrugs off.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Bamber blocks with his arms.
Bamber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holmes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holmes stops a takedown attempt from Bamber.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bamber blocks it with crossed arms.
Holmes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Holmes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Holmes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Holmes lands an elbow inside.
Holmes scores with a knee to the head.
Holmes lands an elbow inside.
Holmes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Holmes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Holmes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bamber's face.
Knees to the body from Holmes.
Holmes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holmes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holmes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Holmes lands an elbow inside that Bamber shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holmes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bamber's face.
Holmes lands an elbow inside.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Bamber blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhon Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bamber's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Holmes wants to clinch.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Bamber circles away.
Bamber shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl out of it but Bamber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bamber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holmes sprawls well. Holmes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bamber gets slowly back to his feet.
Holmes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bamber on the side of the head.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Bamber pushes him off.
John Bamber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bamber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holmes defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bamber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bamber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holmes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holmes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Holmes throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Holmes clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bamber's defenses.
Holmes lands a good knee to the midsection. Bamber won't want to take too many of those.
Holmes landing knees to the body.
Holmes lands an elbow just above Bamber 's eye.
Nice elbow from Holmes.
Holmes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bamber's defenses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bamber takes an elbow to the forehead.
Holmes lands an elbow just above Bamber 's eye.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes lands a good knee to the midsection. Bamber won't want to take too many of those.
Holmes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Holmes stalls.
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holmes misses with a knee to the head.
Bamber tries to pull guard but Holmes holds him up against the cage and eventually Bamber drops back down to his feet.
Holmes lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but Bamber blocks it.
Bamber wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
Bamber takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Holmes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Holmes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Holmes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Holmes misses with a knee to the head.
Holmes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Holmes with a knee to the head.
Holmes with a knee to the head.
Bamber tries to break free but Holmes pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but Bamber blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bamber takes an elbow to the temple.

John Bamber's cut is getting worse.
Holmes lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands an elbow inside.
Holmes lands a damaging elbow.
Bamber jumps guard but Holmes stands there with Bamber around his waist. Bamber gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Holmes.
Holmes lands a nice knee to the body.
Bamber tries for a takedown. No joy.
Holmes lands an elbow just above Bamber 's eye.
Holmes with a knee to the head.
Holmes connects with a knee to the head.
Holmes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Holmes misses with a knee to the head.
Bamber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Holmes just leaning against Bamber, taking a breather.
Holmes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bamber in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holmes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bamber in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holmes slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes connects with a knee to the head.
Bamber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holmes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Holmes.
Holmes leaning against his opponent.
Holmes lands a knee to the head.
Holmes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Holmes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes lands an elbow that stopped Bamber in his tracks for a moment.
Holmes working Bamber over with knees to the body.
Holmes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Holmes lands an elbow inside that Bamber shrugs off.
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
Holmes throws an elbow but it misses.
Holmes has Bamber pressed against the cage, preventing Bamber from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bamber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holmes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holmes misses with a knee to the head.
Holmes lands an elbow inside that Bamber shrugs off.
Holmes just leaning against Bamber, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhon Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Bamber's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Holmes tries to bum rush Bamber with a series of wild strikes but Bamber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bamber misses with a takedown attempt - Holmes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holmes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bamber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Bamber drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bamber wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bamber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holmes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Holmes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bamber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bamber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Holmes lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.

Holmes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bamber stands and throws Holmes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bamber cracks Holmes with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Bamber decides to stand back up. Bamber steps back and let's Holmes get back to his feet.
Bamber shoots in for a takedown but Holmes shows good takedown defense.
Holmes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bamber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes tries to clinch but Bamber moves out of range.
Bamber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bamber wants to clinch
and Holmes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Holmes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bamber, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Holmes to work.
Holmes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bamber is trying to drag Holmes to the mat but Holmes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bamber tries to pull guard but Holmes won't allow it.
Holmes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes scores with a knee to the head.
Bamber takes a knee right on the jaw!
Holmes lands an elbow inside that Bamber shrugs off.
Holmes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Holmes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Holmes.
Holmes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holmes lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmes.
Bamber tries to pull guard but Holmes holds him up against the cage and eventually Bamber drops back down to his feet.
Holmes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holmes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bamber can't break the clinch.
Holmes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bamber wants a takedown but no success here.
Jhon Holmes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Holmes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bamber takes an elbow to the temple.
John Bamber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes connects with a knee to the head.
Bamber has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holmes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holmes has Bamber pushed against the cage.
Holmes landing knees to the head.
Bamber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes is stalling here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bamber.
Holmes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bamber has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holmes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Holmes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Holmes stalling in the clinch but Bamber improves position.

Bamber drags the fight down to the ground.

Bamber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bamber doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jhon Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holmes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhon Holmes!
Jhon Holmes is the new heavyweight champion!