PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dole kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Don't Speak by Eagles of Death Metal. Bob Dole has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Dole
vs
Holyfield

200 cm
28
219 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

183 cm
22
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Dole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield tries to clinch there but Dole circles away.

Holyfield pushes Dole up against the cage in a clinch.
Dole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dole cracks Holyfield with a nice body shot.

Holyfield gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dole on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dole tries to get out of the position.
Holyfield looks to land a strike but Dole avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Holyfield won't allow Dole to get back to his feet.
Holyfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dole is keeping the position for now.
Holyfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holyfield won't allow Dole to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holyfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dole pulls Holyfield in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holyfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holyfield pushes down on Dole's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dole is trying to stand back up but Holyfield is controlling him
Holyfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holyfield.
Holyfield prevents Dole from standing back up.
Holyfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dole is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holyfield lands a nice short elbow.
Dole regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Holyfield.
Holyfield wants to control from the top but Dole keeps moving.
Dole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a strike but Dole rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Holyfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Holyfield is trying to control the position but Dole postures up.
Holyfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holyfield.
Holyfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holyfield trying to control the action but Dole is working from the bottom.
Holyfield prevents Dole from standing back up.
Holyfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dole defending well though.
Holyfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holyfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dole is breathing heavily.
Holyfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holyfield.
Holyfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holyfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holyfield is looking to take a break and control but Dole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dole regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Holyfield.
Holyfield works over Dole with some ground and pound from guard.
Holyfield is pushing down on Dole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dole is fighting to maintain full guard but Holyfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dole has hold of Holyfield's hands but Holyfield slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holyfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dole is trying to stand.
Holyfield lands with a punch from half guard.
Holyfield wants to control but Dole is keeping him busy.
Dole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holyfield.
Holyfield working Dole over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Holyfield shoots for a takedown but Dole saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dole just misses with a punch to the body.
Evander Holyfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dole lands with a shot to the body.
Holyfield is looking to clinch but Dole is avoiding it.
Dole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holyfield counters with a left and a right that stings Dole.

Holyfield forces Dole back against the cage and clinches.
Holyfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holyfield missing with knees to the body.
Holyfield is working for takedown but Dole is calmly controlling the position for now.

Dole breaks from the clinch.
Dole throws a jab but it's blocked by Holyfield.
Holyfield wants to clinch but Dole slips to the side
and Dole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Dole.

Dole clinches with his opponent.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dole's elbow.
Holyfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dole gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bob Dole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Holyfield.
Dole lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Dole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dole.
Dole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.

Holyfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob Dole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holyfield wants to clinch.

Dole has Holyfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Dole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.

Dole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holyfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bob Dole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dole lands a body shot.

Dole closes the distance and clinches.
Dole lands a body punch.
Holyfield gets through Dole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dole.

Dole manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dole connects with a body shot that sends Holyfield's belly button to the back.
Dole jabs Holyfield right on the nose. Holyfield blinks but takes it well.
Dole misses the shot to the body.
Holyfield tries to clinch
and Dole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holyfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dole.

Dole rushes Holyfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dole.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dole.
Dole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dole lands a left hand.
A short right from Holyfield on the inside.

Dole manages to break the clinch.
Holyfield blocks a jab.
Holyfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dole is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dole darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dole is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holyfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dole's waist but Dole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holyfield off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dole swings for the body but Holyfield moves out of range.
Holyfield closes the distance but Dole moves to the side
and Dole counters with a stiff right hand.
Holyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holyfield, right into the meat.

Dole closes the distance and clinches.
Dole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Dole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dole's elbow.
Dole lands an uppercut.
Dole is pressed up against the cage. Holyfield has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dole down to the mat. Dole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyfield tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holyfield takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield darts in trying to clinch
and Dole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holyfield avoids the body shot from Dole.
Dole cracks Holyfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holyfield tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dole counters with a nice body shot.

Holyfield gets tackled into the cage by Dole. Dole maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Dole.

Dole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dole lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dole connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holyfield scrambles back to his feet.
Dole is looking to wear down Holyfield with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch combination from Holyfield misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holyfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dole misses the shot to the body.
Dole connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Dole dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Holyfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holyfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Dole misses.
Holyfield walks into a jab.
Holyfield is looking to clinch.

Dole moves into the clinch.
Dole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holyfield has a couple of punches blocked by Dole.
Holyfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dole blocking some punches.
Holyfield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bob Dole has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Dole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dole circles away from the clinch attempt

and Dole counters by moving into the clinch.
Dole digs a right hand into Holyfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holyfield's gas tank.
Holyfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Dole controls his hands.
Holyfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Dole lands a left hand.
Holyfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Dole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dole. Holyfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holyfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Dole clinches with his opponent.

Dole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dole lands a jab to Holyfield's midsection.
Dole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dole connects with a body shot.

Dole pushes Holyfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Holyfield prevents a body shot from Dole.
Holyfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dole prevents a body shot from Holyfield.
A body shot lands from Dole.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dole.
Dole presses Holyfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holyfield is looking to control Dole's arms but Dole gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holyfield has his back to the cage.

Dole manages to break the clinch.

Dole has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Dole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dole punishes Holyfield's body with a nice straight punch.

Dole rushes Holyfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!

Dole breaks from the clinch.
Dole misses with a looping right.
Dole misses with a body punch
and Holyfield counters with a two punch combo.
Holyfield thows a leg kick but Dole checks it
and Dole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holyfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Holyfield instigates a clinch.

Holyfield tightens his grip and picks Dole up, before dumping him to the ground. Dole manages to land in guard.
Dole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holyfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Holyfield stopping the sweep attempt from Dole.
Holyfield wants to control from the top but Dole keeps moving.
Holyfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dole keeping full guard, as Holyfield tries to pass.

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.
Dole wants to stand up but Holyfield is controlling him.

Holyfield drops back looking for a leg! Dole is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dole manages to kick Holyfield off! Holyfield jumps back into Dole's guard.
Holyfield trying to control but Dole is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dole manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Dole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Dole!