PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karvaranteiden Kuningas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karvaranteiden Kuningas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Steve Holt's chin.

Holt
vs
Kuningas

178 cm
20
209 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

200 cm
24
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karvaranteiden Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuningas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holt ducks under a wild hook from Kuningas.
Kuningas throws a hook to the side of Holt's head but Holt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuningas throws a series of strikes that have Holt backpedaling.
Steve Holt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holt throws a jab when Kuningas was well out of range.
Holt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Kuningas. No joy for Holt on that attempt.
Kuningas lands with a cross.
A big right from Kuningas misses.
Holt lands with a hook. Kuningas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Holt lands with a right hand.

It looks like Karvaranteiden Kuningas has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Holt misses.
Kuningas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

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

Kuningas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kuningas has his foot on Holt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holt works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuningas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kuningas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt landing some decent shots from guard.
Holt throwing strikes but missing.
Holt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuningas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuningas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kuningas throws a strike but Holt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Holt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuningas's guard.

Kuningas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuningas looks gassed!

Kuningas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kuningas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt works over Kuningas with some ground and pound from guard.
Holt works over Kuningas with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holt lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Kuningas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holt throwing strikes from guard but Kuningas blocks nicely.
Holt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holt is working Kuningas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Holt from controlling successfully.

Kuningas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Holt lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt stands up over Kuningas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Holt works over Kuningas with some ground and pound from guard.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Holt from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holt trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Holt preventing the sweep.
Kuningas has momentary wrist control but Holt slips an elbow through the middle.
Holt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kuningas looking for a guillotine here but Holt defends easily.

Kuningas has an active guard here but Holt has managed to pass into half guard.
Holt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holt connects with a nice short shot to Kuningas's temple.
Holt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuningas's head.
Holt working over Kuningas with some ground and pound. Kuningas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Kuningas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Holt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Holt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holt lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kuningas looking for submissions off his back.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karvaranteiden Kuningas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karvaranteiden Kuningas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kuningas throws a big shot that misses.
Holt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuningas pinned against the cage. Kuningas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuningas dodges the punch combination from Holt.

Holt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuningas to the mat! Kuningas manages to get full guard.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Holt from controlling successfully.
Holt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuningas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuningas wants to sweep here but Holt controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuningas working for submissions but it's allowed Holt to get to half guard.

Kuningas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holt pulls his head out easily.
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Holt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holt misses with a low kick.
Holt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuningas has time to react.
Holt shoots in but no luck this time.
Holt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holt falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kuningas counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Holt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kuningas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Kuningas is working for a kimura but Holt is defending it quite comfortably.
Holt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holt.
Holt wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuningas stands and throws Holt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kuningas tries to advance to mount but Holt denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuningas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kuningas tries to score with some ground and pound. Holt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Holt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuningas's best efforts.

Kuningas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuningas is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Holt reverses the position - he's now on top in Kuningas's guard.
Holt lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holt trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Holt throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Kuningas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Holt turns into him and now he's in Kuningas's guard.

Kuningas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holt landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Holt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karvaranteiden Kuningas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Holt misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuningas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holt.
Holt lands a two punch combo.
Kuningas lands a glancing blow to the side of Holt's head.
Kuningas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holt throws out the jab.
Kuningas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holt momentarily.
Kuningas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holt.
Kuningas misses with an uppercut. Holt saw that one coming.
Holt misses with a double jab.
Holt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holt dives in and grabs Kuningas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuningas pushes down on Holt's head and hops out.
Kuningas lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Kuningas - just one landing.
Karvaranteiden Kuningas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuningas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuningas!
A big right from Holt misses.
Holt misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kuningas counter with a right hand.
Kuningas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holt in his tracks.
Kuningas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holt throws out the jab.
Karvaranteiden Kuningas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Kuningas.
Kuningas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuningas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuningas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holt.
Holt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Steve Holt has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuningas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kuningas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuningas. That snapped Holt's head back.
Kuningas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kuningas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuningas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kuningas lands a slapping body shot.
Kuningas scores with a jab.
Kuningas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuningas lands a jab to Holt's midsection.
Kuningas sizes up Holt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuningas lands a right hook to the body.
Kuningas misses with a wild combination.
Steve Holt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuningas scores with a sloppy right hand. Holt should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuningas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuningas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuningas loads up on a big right hand but Holt slips the punch.
Kuningas staying out of range there.
Holt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuningas lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Holt.
A left lands for Kuningas.
Holt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuningas counters with a right hand to the body.
Holt drops his hands momentarily and Kuningas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuningas scores with a three punch combo!
Kuningas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Kuningas lands with a cross.
Holt tries to move into range but Kuningas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holt tries to land a leg kick but Kuningas saw it coming and moves away.
Kuningas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holt's head backwards.
Kuningas dips to his left and cracks Holt with an uppercut!
Kuningas scores with a jab.
Kuningas 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.
Kuningas lands a jab to Holt's midsection.
Holt misses with a looping right.
Kuningas lands with a right hand.
Holt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Holt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuningas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuningas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuningas punishes Holt's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuningas scores with a jab.
Kuningas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karvaranteiden Kuningas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuningas 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Karvaranteiden Kuningas!