PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLeod comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Hymn . Man, I cannot wait for this one!

MacLeod
vs
Holliday

180 cm
23
160 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

175 cm
26
165 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday scores with a nice head shot.
Holliday misses the shot to the body.
MacLeod misses with a body shot.
Holliday throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holliday.

Holliday scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MacLeod is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
MacLeod parries the strikes from Holliday easily there. Holliday is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable MacLeod to escape.

Holliday tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holliday has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
MacLeod is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Holliday is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacLeod explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Holliday closes the distance and clinches up with MacLeod, looking for a takedown. Holliday pushes MacLeod against the cage but MacLeod circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holliday misses the shot to the body.
MacLeod scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacLeod blocks a head kick by Holliday.
MacLeod missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacLeod throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
MacLeod stuffs the takedown.
Holliday attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doc Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Connor MacLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Holliday.
Holliday throws a hook to the side of MacLeod's head but MacLeod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacLeod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Holliday connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Holliday avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod moves out of range as Holliday strikes.
Holliday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a decent looking hook.
MacLeod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holliday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacLeod.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod throws a hook but Holliday blocks it.
MacLeod looks to throw the jab but Holliday is out of range.
Holliday shoots in for a double leg but MacLeod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacLeod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holliday.
Holliday with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holliday misses with a body shot.
Holliday drops his hands momentarily and MacLeod takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacLeod thows a body shot but no joy.
MacLeod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holliday.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacLeod as he jumps to the side.
Holliday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
Holliday misses with an uppercut. MacLeod saw that one coming.

Holliday scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holliday wants to control but MacLeod is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLeod taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holliday fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Doc Holliday will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Holliday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacLeod sprawls well. MacLeod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holliday gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor MacLeod is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday misses with a body shot.
Holliday throws an overhand right that lands on MacLeod's shoulder, as MacLeod tries to avoid the shot.
Holliday throws a looping overhand right but MacLeod ducks down to avoid it.
Holliday missing with a left hand there. MacLeod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacLeod tests Holliday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holliday throws a leg kick which misses MacLeod's front leg but catches the back leg as MacLeod tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacLeod counters with a left to the body.
Holliday is breathing heavily.
Holliday takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacLeod misses with a hook.
Holliday thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacLeod looks to land a right hand but Holliday moved out of range.
MacLeod scores with a jab. Holliday acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacLeod avoids a kick to the body.
Holliday shoots for a takedown but MacLeod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacLeod lands the left hand.
Holliday finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holliday throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacLeod.
Holliday looks to land a right hand but MacLeod moved out of range.
Holliday misses with a hook. MacLeod ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hollidays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holliday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacLeod defends it nicely.
Connor MacLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Holliday.
Holliday throws a chopping leg kick but MacLeod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from MacLeod misses the target.
MacLeod blocks a head kick by Holliday.
Holliday slips under a jab from MacLeod.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod throws a series of strikes that have Holliday backpedaling.
Holliday turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holliday tries to work over MacLeod's front leg with a kick but MacLeod checks it.
MacLeod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holliday throws a looping overhand right but MacLeod ducks down to avoid it.
Holliday lands a nice shot that snaps MacLeod's head back.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut. Holliday saw that one coming.
Holliday slips a jab from MacLeod.

Holliday drives through with a takedown into MacLeod's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Holliday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holliday prevents MacLeod from getting back to his feet.
Holliday wants to control from the top but MacLeod keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holliday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holliday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacLeod works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacLeod keeping full guard, as Holliday tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod wants to stand and escape but Holliday is having none of it.
MacLeod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holliday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Connor MacLeod will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

MacLeod throws a hook but Holliday blocks it.
Holliday misses with a low kick.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacLeod manages to avoid it.
Holliday swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacLeod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacLeod lands a head shot.
Holliday defending well as MacLeod loads up on a big left hand.
MacLeod defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
MacLeod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.
Holliday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from MacLeod misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacLeod throws a hook to the side of Holliday's head but Holliday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacLeod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holliday.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacLeod.
MacLeod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holliday.
Holliday takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacLeod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holliday on the side of the head.
MacLeod staying out of range there.
MacLeod misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holliday was well out of range. Poor timing from MacLeod.
Holliday throws the left hand but MacLeod avoids the punch easily.
Holliday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Holliday.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holliday.
Holliday fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacLeod has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacLeod is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Holliday tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacLeod is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holliday lands with a right hand.
Holliday tests MacLeod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holliday works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is looking to chop away at MacLeod's legs.
MacLeod misses with a straight right.
MacLeod jabs at Holliday's body.
Holliday tries a low kick but MacLeod avoids it.
MacLeod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holliday with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacLeod to score with a decent uppercut.
Holliday takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Holliday throws a jab when MacLeod was well out of range.
Holliday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holliday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday throws a head kick that misses.
MacLeod on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Holliday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacLeod defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
Holliday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacLeod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holliday's hands.
Holliday tries to move into range but MacLeod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod throws out a loose jab but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holliday misses with a wild body shot.
Holliday cracks MacLeod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacLeod showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacLeod 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacLeod!
Connor MacLeod spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.