PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannah Holmbom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobra has chosen Rooster as his entrance music. King Cobra is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Holmbom
vs
Cobra

187 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

194 cm
27
209 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Cardio machine

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johannah Holmbom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, King Cobra!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holmbom circles away.
Holmbom stuffs the takedown attempt from Cobra. Cobra gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johannah Holmbom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Cobra.
Holmbom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Holmbom forces Cobra back against the cage and clinches.
Holmbom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cobra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holmbom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holmbom throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Holmbom.

It looks like King Cobra has been cut.
Holmbom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmbom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cobra's brow.
Cobra blocks an elbow strike from Holmbom.
Cobra blocks the elbow strike.
Cobra avoids a wild elbow strike from Holmbom.
Holmbom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cobra dodges an elbow strike from Holmbom.
Cobra dodges an elbow strike from Holmbom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cobra dodges an elbow strike from Holmbom.
Cobra avoids the elbow strike from Holmbom, against the cage.
Cobra avoids a wild elbow strike from Holmbom.
Cobra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holmbom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holmbom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Cobra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holmbom is looking to improve his position.
Holmbom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holmbom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cobra is working away from the top position though.
Cobra lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra wants to pass the guard but Holmbom is defending well.
Holmbom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cobra is working away from the top position though.
Holmbom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmbom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cobra is one step ahead there.
Holmbom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cobra.
Cobra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holmbom wants to sweep but no luck.
Cobra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmbom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cobra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holmbom pulls Cobra in close to his closed guard and prevents Cobra from doing any damage or advancing position.
Holmbom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cobra.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holmbom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmbom tries to get out of the position.
Holmbom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cobra content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cobra distracts Holmbom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cobra throwing strikes but missing.

Cobra drops back looking for a leg! Holmbom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holmbom manages to kick Cobra off! Cobra jumps back into Holmbom's guard.
Cobra working some strikes from top position.
Cobra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cobra is looking to work some ground and pound but Holmbom has wrist control.
Cobra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra connects with a couple of short punches.
Cobra throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobra is looking to work some ground and pound but Holmbom has wrist control.

Cobra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Holmbom is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cobra, into his guard.
Holmbom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmbom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cobra's guard.
Holmbom tries to free his leg and advance position but Cobra is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cobra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holmbom defends well.

Cobra is looking for a triangle but Holmbom pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Holmbom moves in looking to clinch but Cobra pushes him off.
Holmbom throws a body kick that misses.
Cobra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holmbom but Holmbom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cobra shoots in looking for a takedown but Holmbom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cobra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holmbom moves in looking to clinch but Cobra pushes him off.
Cobra shoots and misses
and Holmbom counters with a low kick, right behind Cobra 's knee.
Johannah Holmbom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Cobra.
Nice takedown defense from Holmbom. No joy for Cobra on that attempt.

Holmbom clinches.
Holmbom misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmbom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cobra's brow.
Holmbom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holmbom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cobra's defenses.
Holmbom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobra blocks an elbow strike.
Holmbom throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmbom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holmbom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Holmbom is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cobra wants a takedown.
Holmbom lands an elbow just above Cobra 's eye.
Holmbom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cobra is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmbom.
Cobra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holmbom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cobra is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Holmbom is defending well.
Holmbom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holmbom misses with an elbow strike.
Holmbom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holmbom lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls for Holmbom to work.
Holmbom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Holmbom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cobra looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom lands an elbow just above Cobra 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmbom lands a nice elbow.
Cobra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Holmbom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holmbom throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmbom.
Cobra avoids a wild elbow strike from Holmbom.
Holmbom lands an elbow inside that Cobra shrugs off.
Holmbom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holmbom displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cobra up against the cage.
Cobra blocks the elbow strike.
Holmbom is pressed up against the cage. Cobra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holmbom down to the mat. Holmbom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cobra shoots in for a takedown but Holmbom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holmbom wants to clinch up but Cobra keeps it at a distance.

Holmbom closes the distance and pushes Cobra back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Holmbom.
Cobra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holmbom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holmbom lands an elbow inside that Cobra shrugs off.
Holmbom lands an elbow just above Cobra 's eye.
Cobra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holmbom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Holmbom fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cobra is defended easily by Holmbom.
Holmbom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmbom pushes Cobra away with a front kick.
Cobra misses with a takedown attempt - Holmbom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmbom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holmbom closes the distance and pushes Cobra back into the cage.
Holmbom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holmbom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holmbom misses with an elbow strike.
Holmbom lands an elbow that stopped Cobra in his tracks for a moment.
Holmbom lands a damaging elbow.
Holmbom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmbom lands an elbow inside that Cobra shrugs off.
Cobra tries for a takedown but Holmbom manages to get underhooks.
Holmbom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johannah Holmbom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holmbom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmbom lands an elbow inside that Cobra shrugs off.

That has opened up King Cobra's cut even more.
Cobra tries for a takedown but Holmbom manages to get underhooks.
Holmbom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holmbom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannah Holmbom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on King Cobra's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Holmbom wants to clinch.
Cobra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cobra blocks a head kick by Holmbom.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmbom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Holmbom as Cobra shoots in.
Holmbom tries to clinch up but Cobra circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobra avoids the head kick by Holmbom.
Holmbom doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobra circles away.
Holmbom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holmbom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmbom slaps away a takedown attempt from Cobra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cobra shoots for a double leg takedown but Holmbom sprawls well. He's pushed Cobra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johannah Holmbom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Cobra.
Holmbom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cobra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holmbom circles away.
Cobra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmbom connects with an inside leg kick.
Holmbom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holmbom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobra shoots in and drives through. Holmbom sprawls well.
Cobra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holmbom circles away.

Holmbom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmbom.
Holmbom lands an elbow inside.
Cobra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Holmbom misses with an elbow over the top.
Holmbom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holmbom lands an elbow inside.
Holmbom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holmbom lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmbom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cobra avoids a wild elbow strike from Holmbom.
Cobra takes an elbow to the temple.
Cobra blocks an elbow strike from Holmbom.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmbom.
Holmbom lands a nice elbow.

Cobra is rocked!
Holmbom misses with an elbow over the top.
Cobra is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmbom finish him?
Holmbom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holmbom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holmbom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cobra seems to have recovered his senses.
Holmbom pushes off an throws an elbow but Cobra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holmbom lands an elbow just above Cobra 's eye.
Holmbom throws an elbow but it misses.
Holmbom lands an elbow just above Cobra 's eye.
Holmbom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cobra's defenses.
Cobra dodges an elbow strike from Holmbom.
Cobra avoids a wild elbow strike from Holmbom.
Cobra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobra goes for a takedown attempt but Holmbom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holmbom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cobra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holmbom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holmbom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Holmbom lands a damaging elbow.
Cobra looking for a takedown.
Holmbom has Cobra pressed against the cage. He pushes Cobra back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Holmbom throws a beautiful elbow that sends Cobra crashing to the floor! Holmbom piles on the pressure with more strikes! Cobra is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannah Holmbom!