PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Holka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Holka
vs
Cage

198 cm
25
256 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Holka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Cage!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Holka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cage trying to control from the bottom.
Cage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cage wants to improve his position but Holka is controlling well.
Cage trying to control here.
Cage is looking to improve his position.
Cage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holka is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Michael Cage wasn't active enough on the ground.
Holka tries for a takedown but Cage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Holka with that takedown attempt.
Cage shoots in looking for a takedown but Holka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cage as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Holka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Holka scores with a takedown into Cage's guard.
Holka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Cage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holka is aware though and is defending well.

Cage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holka stands and throws Cage's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage wants to control but Holka postures up.
Holka is putting a hurting on Cage here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage strikes from the bottom but Holka takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Holka lands with some strikes.
Holka content just to control the position here.

Cage tries to improve his position but Holka has taken his back! Holka has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cage tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Holka pushes Cage away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeremy Holka!