PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ovaltrades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronan Hollace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollace has chosen Outside by Staind as his entrance music. Ronan Hollace has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ovaltrades
vs
Hollace

155 cm
34
147 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

175 cm
33
142 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Ovaltrades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronan Hollace!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovaltrades takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Ovaltrades tries to sprawl but Hollace drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hollace blocks the strikes from Ovaltrades.
Hollace uses his free foot to push down on Ovaltrades's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ovaltrades.
Hollace looking to ground and pound but Ovaltrades is blocking nicely.
Hollace lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ovaltrades is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ovaltrades might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
BOOM! Hollace connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ovaltrades has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hollace lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollace controlling from the full mount.
Ovaltrades tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ovaltrades is working hard here to advance position.
Hollace fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ovaltrades tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hollace tries to control but Ovaltrades wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades tries to hold on but Hollace pushes him away.
Hollace raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ovaltrades tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hollace wants to control the pace but Ovaltrades is squirming around nicely.
Hollace avoids the attempt from Ovaltrades to control.
Hollace tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hollace lands a heavy elbow.
Hollace lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hollace looking to control but Ovaltrades is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ovaltrades tries to hold on but Hollace pushes him away.
Hollace sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hollace lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollace raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hollace breaks from Ovaltrades's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ovaltrades is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hollace with the ground and pound from mount.
Hollace looking to control but Ovaltrades is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ovaltrades in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Ovaltrades is rocked!
Hollace misses with a head shot.
Ovaltrades is looking to improve his position but Hollace isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollace looking to finish Ovaltrades with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ovaltrades!
Hollace working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hollace lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Ovaltrades is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ovaltrades regains half guard.

Ovaltrades actively working from the bottom here.
Ovaltrades seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollace scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ovaltrades keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ovaltrades tries to kick Hollace off but Hollace keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ovaltrades has hold of Hollace's hands but Hollace slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hollace trying to control from Ovaltrades's half guard. Ovaltrades has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hollace chips away with some ground and pound.
Ovaltrades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ovaltrades wants to sweep but no luck.
Hollace trying to control but Ovaltrades is working from the bottom.
Hollace is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hollace throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hollace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hollace looking to pass the guard.
Hollace pushes down on Ovaltrades's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollace looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ovaltrades makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ovaltrades.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hollace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ovaltrades controls Hollace momentarily but Hollace frees himself.
Hollace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollace content to stall in guard here.

Ovaltrades working for a triangle but Hollace defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronan Hollace dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ovaltrades gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hollace chips away with some ground and pound.
Hollace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hollace wants to control from the top but Ovaltrades keeps moving.
Ovaltrades bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hollace's guard.
Ovaltrades stops Hollace from standing up.
Hollace keeping moving, preventing Ovaltrades from controlling successfully.
Ovaltrades is really struggling to control Hollace but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades tries to free his leg and advance position but Hollace is retaining full guard.
Ovaltrades prevents Hollace from getting back to his feet.

Jack Ovaltrades has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ovaltrades stuns Hollace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Ovaltrades moves into range and clinches up with Hollace.
Still in the clinch, Hollace scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hollace throws a punch but it's blocked by Ovaltrades.
Ovaltrades jumps guard but Hollace stands there with Ovaltrades around his waist. Ovaltrades gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hollace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ovaltrades as Hollace tries to tie him up.
Hollace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades goes for a takedown attempt but Hollace pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ovaltrades shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hollace defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ovaltrades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollace lands with a right hand.
Ovaltrades tries for a takedown but Hollace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hollace takes a swing at Ovaltrades's ribcage but misses.

Hollace shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ovaltrades's guard.
Ronan Hollace has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Ovaltrades keeping full guard, as Hollace tries to pass.
Ovaltrades controls Hollace momentarily but Hollace frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ovaltrades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hollace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ovaltrades works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hollace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ovaltrades swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hollace postures up.
Ovaltrades looking for a sweep. Not yet Ovaltrades, not yet.
Ovaltrades keeping full guard, as Hollace tries to pass.

Ovaltrades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hollace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ovaltrades works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ovaltrades tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollace wants to control from the top but Ovaltrades keeps moving.

Hollace thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hollace looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ovaltrades looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hollace is one step ahead there.
Ovaltrades trying to keep a closed guard but Hollace is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronan Hollace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Hollace scores with a nice head shot.

Ovaltrades gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hollace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hollace misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ovaltrades blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ovaltrades tries to pull guard but Hollace holds him up against the cage and eventually Ovaltrades drops back down to his feet.

Hollace works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ovaltrades is trying to control the position but Hollace postures up.

Ovaltrades working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hollace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hollace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hollace throwing strikes from guard but Ovaltrades blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hollace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hollace trying to control but Ovaltrades is working from the bottom.
Ovaltrades trying to keep a closed guard but Hollace is proving a slippery customer.
Hollace passes Ovaltrades's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hollace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ovaltrades defending well though.

Ovaltrades looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hollace lands with a punch from half guard.
Ovaltrades is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hollace scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ovaltrades manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ovaltrades looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hollace looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades is trying to keep Hollace in close.
Hollace won't allow Ovaltrades to get back to his feet.
Hollace distracts Ovaltrades with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ovaltrades controls Hollace momentarily but Hollace frees himself.
Hollace trying to move into half guard but instead Ovaltrades has managed to sweep!
Hollace looking for a sweep. Not yet Hollace, not yet.
Ovaltrades wants to pass the guard but Hollace is keeping the position.
Hollace lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ovaltrades!
Ovaltrades is in a horrible position here. Hollace smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hollace landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hollace fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ovaltrades wants to hold on but Hollace pushes him away.
Hollace lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Hollace with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Hollace looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ovaltrades wants to control but Hollace is having none of it.
Ovaltrades slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollace throwing shots but Ovaltrades is blocking nicely.
Ovaltrades misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ovaltrades tries to roll over but Hollace keeps him under control.

Hollace is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ovaltrades defends it well.
Ovaltrades avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hollace.
Hollace is trying to control. Ovaltrades wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hollace prevents Ovaltrades from improving his position.
Hollace with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jack Ovaltrades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hollace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollace wants to take a breather but Ovaltrades is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronan Hollace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hollace has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronan Hollace!
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