PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noctis Perseus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Holt
vs
Perseus

185 cm
30
270 lbs
20 - 21 - 0

195 cm
32
278 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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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 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noctis Perseus!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Perseus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Perseus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Perseus advances position into side control!
Holt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Perseus prevents Holt from improving his position.

Perseus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Perseus wants to work for an arm triangle but Holt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Perseus seems to be working for a kimura but Holt defends the submission attempt.

Perseus is working for a kimura but Holt is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perseus is looking for a kimura but Holt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perseus to get the leverage.
Holt gets full guard.
Holt looking for a sweep. Not yet Holt, not yet.
Holt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Perseus forces his way into half guard.

Perseus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Perseus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perseus.
Holt manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perseus looking to pass the guard.

Perseus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perseus passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Perseus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Perseus tries for a kimura but Holt is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Perseus tries for a kimura but Holt is defending well.
Holt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Perseus's best efforts.

Perseus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holt is just riding it out for now. Perseus eventually gives up the hold.

Perseus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holt trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perseus wants to pass to mount but Holt is defending the position.

Perseus is working for a submission of some sort.
Holt wants to improve his position but Perseus is controlling well.
Holt is pressing down on Perseus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Holt trying to keep a closed guard but Perseus is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Perseus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perseus's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noctis Perseus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Perseus swinging wildly here.
Perseus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holt as he avoids it easily.
Holt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perseus was well out of range. Poor timing from Holt.
Perseus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holt.
Holt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holt stuffs the takedown.
Perseus has a takedown stuffed.
Manny Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noctis Perseus.
Holt lands a jab to Perseus's midsection.
Perseus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holt defends it nicely.
Perseus moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perseus moves out of range of the strikes.
Holt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perseus on the side of the head.
Holt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Holt as Perseus shoots in.
Holt misses with a few strikes there.
Perseus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holt stuns Perseus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perseus shoots in looking for a takedown. Holt tries to sprawl out of it but Perseus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perseus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perseus somewhat.
Perseus is breathing heavily.
Holt throws a lazy right hand but Perseus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perseus closes the distance and clinches up with Holt, looking for a takedown. Perseus pushes Holt against the cage but Holt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
Holt throws a series of punches but Perseus moves out of range.
Perseus misses with a takedown attempt
and Holt counters with a three punch combo that has Perseus backing up. Perseus nods at Holt to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Perseus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Perseus slips under a jab from Holt.
Perseus shoots in for a takedown but Holt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Perseus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Holt gets a double leg takedown into Perseus's guard.

Perseus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Perseus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Holt passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Perseus wants to get back to full guard.
Holt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perseus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Holt is working for a submission of some sort.

Perseus actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holt lands strikes from half guard.

Perseus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Perseus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Holt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perseus keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perseus tries to roll over but Holt keeps him under control.
Holt is nestled in close to Perseus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holt is nestled in close to Perseus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Holt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Holt seems content to control.
Perseus gets full guard.

Perseus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perseus has momentary wrist control but Holt slips an elbow through the middle.

Perseus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holt won't allow Perseus to sweep him here.

Perseus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Holt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Holt lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Holt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holt is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Perseus's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Holt thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Holt.
Holt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perseus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Perseus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Holt as Perseus shoots in.
Holt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Perseus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Holt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Perseus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holt pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Holt there.
Perseus wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Holt there.
Holt working the head and body with strikes.

Perseus looking for submissions off his back.
Holt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Holt wants to work for an arm triangle but Perseus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Perseus won't allow Holt to pass to mount.
Perseus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holt's back!

Perseus is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Holt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Holt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt regains half guard.
Holt has his hands clasped together around Perseus's back. He's all about the action.
Holt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Perseus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Perseus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holt is just riding it out for now. Perseus eventually gives up the hold.

Perseus trying to work for an americana but Holt has managed to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt keeping full guard, as Perseus tries to pass.
Perseus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Holt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Perseus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holt defends it easily.

Perseus looking for a guillotine here but Holt defends easily.
Holt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Perseus's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perseus gets back to full guard.

Perseus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holt passes into half guard.
Perseus manages to get to full guard.
Holt landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holt cracks Perseus with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Holt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Holt!
A very excited looking Manny Holt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.