PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Holl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bambooo Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Matt Holl
vs
Man

181 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
215 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Holl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bambooo Man!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man throws a nice looking combination but Matt Holl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matt Holl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Matt Holl closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Man to the mat! Man manages to get full guard.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matt Holl postures up and lands a big shot to Man's brow.
Matt Holl makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matt Holl trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matt Holl is really struggling to control Man but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Man being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matt Holl throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Man is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matt Holl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matt Holl keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matt Holl is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Matt Holl shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matt Holl showed some decent athleticism there.
Man won't allow Matt Holl to pass to mount.
Matt Holl trying to control from half guard but Man is working away.
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. Matt Holl connects with a nice short shot to Man's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matt Holl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matt Holl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matt Holl is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matt Holl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matt Holl stalling.
Man keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Holl 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.

A combination from Man does no damage.
Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matt Holl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Matt Holl shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matt Holl showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matt Holl is nestled in close to Man, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Matt Holl connects with a nice short shot to Man's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Man can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matt Holl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matt Holl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matt Holl is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matt Holl passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Man!
Matt Holl landing strikes from the mount and Man is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt Holl lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Man regains half guard.
Matt Holl looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Matt Holl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matt Holl working the head and body with strikes.
Matt Holl stalling.
Matt Holl trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matt Holl lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Matt Holl is trying to control. Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matt Holl thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Man to regain full guard.
Matt Holl trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man keeping full guard, as Matt Holl tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matt Holl working some strikes from top position.
Matt Holl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matt Holl scoring with some ground and pound.
Matt Holl throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
Matt Holl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matt Holl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man keeping full guard, as Matt Holl tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Holl dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Matt Holl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Matt Holl closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Man to the mat! Man manages to get full guard.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matt Holl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matt Holl chips away with some ground and pound.
Matt Holl slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matt Holl connects with a couple of short punches.
Matt Holl is stalling in the full guard.
Matt Holl lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matt Holl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Man keeping moving, preventing Matt Holl from controlling successfully.
Bambooo Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt Holl scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matt Holl not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Man lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Matt Holl!
Man wants to control the pace but Matt Holl is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man avoids the attempt from Matt Holl to control.
Man trying to control but Matt Holl is having none of it.
Matt Holl bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's four 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.
Matt Holl trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Matt Holl content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matt Holl throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
Matt Holl throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Holl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matt Holl has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Holl!