PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fucke Keith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannah Holmbom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith comes to the cage accompanied by Tool. Fucke Keith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Keith
vs
Holmbom

190 cm
32
215 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

187 cm
21
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Fucke Keith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johannah Holmbom!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holmbom instigates a clinch.
Keith looking for a takedown.
Holmbom prevents the takedown attempt.
Keith blocks an elbow strike.
Holmbom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holmbom lands an elbow that stopped Keith in his tracks for a moment.
Holmbom misses with an elbow over the top.
Keith is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fucke Keith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmbom stalling in the clinch.
Keith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holmbom after a bit of a struggle.
Holmbom lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Fucke Keith has been cut.
Holmbom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keith.
Keith can't get the takedown.
Keith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holmbom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Keith avoids the elbow strike from Holmbom, against the cage.
Keith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Holmbom is defending well.
Holmbom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Keith's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmbom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Holmbom pushes off an throws an elbow but Keith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmbom.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmbom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmbom is pressed up against the cage. Keith 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.
Keith is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmbom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Holmbom clinches.
Holmbom misses with an elbow strike.
Keith blocks an elbow strike.

Keith gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Keith prevents Holmbom from improving his position.
Holmbom preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Holmbom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holmbom 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.
Keith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keith throws an elbow that misses. Holmbom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Keith's guard. Nice move by Holmbom!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmbom is one step ahead there.
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!

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

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

Keith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holmbom is aware though and is defending well.
Keith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Holmbom!
Holmbom wants to control but Keith is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith unloads with some shots from mount but Holmbom bucks and avoids them well.

Keith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Holmbom has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Holmbom!
Keith keeping moving, preventing Holmbom from controlling successfully.
Keith looking for a sweep. Not yet Keith, not yet.

Keith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holmbom trying to control but Keith is working from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Holmbom!
Keith looking to ground and pound but Holmbom is blocking nicely.
Holmbom tries to hold on but Keith postures up.
Holmbom sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Holmbom is defending against the submission attempts here by Keith.
Keith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johannah Holmbom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fucke Keith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Holmbom blocks a leg kick.

Holmbom has closed the distance and engaged Keith in a clinch.
Keith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holmbom after a bit of a struggle.
Keith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holmbom after a bit of a struggle.
Keith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holmbom pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fucke Keith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keith shoots in for a takedown but Holmbom shows good takedown defense.
Holmbom tries to clinch
and Keith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Holmbom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Keith tries to keep at a distance but Holmbom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holmbom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Keith's defenses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keith wants a takedown but no success here.
Keith blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmbom lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Holmbom.
Holmbom throws an elbow that misses.
Keith avoids a wild elbow strike from Holmbom.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmbom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keith's brow.
Holmbom lands an elbow inside.
Keith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holmbom prevents it.
Keith blocks the elbow strike.
Holmbom throws an elbow but it misses.
Holmbom throws an elbow that misses.
Holmbom lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Holmbom.
Keith blocks an elbow strike.
Holmbom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keith.
Holmbom throws an elbow that misses.
Holmbom pushes off an throws an elbow but Keith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Holmbom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmbom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keith's brow.

Keith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmbom lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Keith!
Keith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holmbom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Holmbom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Keith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holmbom controlling the pace for now.
Holmbom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keith wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Holmbom struggling to keep hold of the position.
Holmbom controlling well, preventing Keith from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmbom is riding his opponent, not letting Keith buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom trying to control.
Holmbom controls the position.
Keith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Holmbom.
Holmbom really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Keith.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Johannah Holmbom wasn't active enough on the ground.

Holmbom moves into range and clinches up with Keith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmbom pushes off an throws an elbow but Keith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Keith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holmbom after a bit of a struggle.
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!
Keith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holmbom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Holmbom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keith blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannah Holmbom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fucke Keith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Holmbom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keith blocks an elbow strike.
Keith blocks an elbow strike.
Holmbom throws an elbow that misses.
Holmbom misses with an elbow strike.
Keith blocks an elbow strike.
Keith is trying to pull guard but Holmbom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Keith tries for a takedown but Holmbom manages to get underhooks.
Holmbom prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fucke Keith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keith takes an elbow to the temple.
Keith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holmbom prevents it.
Keith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holmbom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holmbom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmbom.
Holmbom lands an elbow inside.

Fucke Keith's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Holmbom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmbom throws an elbow but it misses.
Holmbom lands an elbow inside that Keith shrugs off.
Keith blocks the elbow strike.
Holmbom lands a damaging elbow.
Keith blocks the elbow strike.
Holmbom pushes off an throws an elbow but Keith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holmbom throws an elbow that misses.
Holmbom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmbom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keith's brow.
Holmbom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keith.
Holmbom is pressed up against the cage. Keith 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.

Holmbom clinches with his opponent.
Holmbom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holmbom misses with an elbow strike.
Holmbom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Keith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith takes an elbow to the temple.
Holmbom lands a damaging elbow.
Keith avoids the elbow strike from Holmbom, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmbom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Fucke Keith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Holmbom lands an elbow that stopped Keith in his tracks for a moment.
Holmbom lands an elbow inside.
Holmbom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Keith's defenses.

Jeez, Fucke Keith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Johannah Holmbom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holmbom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Keith takes an elbow to the forehead.

Keith is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fucke Keith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johannah Holmbom!