PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rorion Marcellado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Holmes
vs
Marcellado

210 cm
31
300 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

192 cm
23
248 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rorion Marcellado!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcellado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holmes swivels and escapes.
Marcellado lands a jab to the nose.
Holmes misses with a hook. Marcellado ducked under it nicely.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcellado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holmes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcellado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holmes finds it's way round the side to connect with Marcellado's head.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Marcellado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcellado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holmes sprawls well. Holmes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marcellado gets slowly back to his feet.
Holmes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marcellado.
Hank Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rorion Marcellado.
Marcellado misses the shot to the body.

Marcellado throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marcellado is in Holmes's guard.
Marcellado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marcellado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcellado postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes trying to strike off his back.
Marcellado trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcellado throwing strikes but missing.
Holmes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Marcellado sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marcellado working some strikes from top position.
Marcellado works over Holmes with some ground and pound from guard.

Holmes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marcellado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holmes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marcellado.
Marcellado trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Marcellado throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marcellado controls the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmes, not yet.
Marcellado forces his way into half guard.
Marcellado is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marcellado prevents Holmes from improving his position.

Marcellado looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Marcellado is looking for a kimura but Holmes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marcellado to get the leverage.
Holmes is controlling Marcellado's trapped leg to prevent Marcellado from advancing to side control.
Holmes wants to control but Marcellado is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marcellado is trying to control. Holmes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Marcellado is looking for a kimura but Holmes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marcellado to get the leverage.
Holmes is looking to improve his position.
Holmes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marcellado throws an elbow that misses. Holmes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marcellado's guard. Nice move by Holmes!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcellado wants to stand and escape but Holmes is having none of it.
Holmes looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rorion Marcellado will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Marcellado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holmes tries to avoid it but Marcellado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holmes to the ground. Holmes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holmes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holmes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holmes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marcellado doesn't seem bothered though.

Holmes has Marcellado up against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Holmes on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes is pressed up against the cage. Marcellado has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holmes down to the mat. Holmes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marcellado misses with a takedown attempt

and Holmes counters with a beautiful punch that sends Marcellado to the canvas!

Marcellado is rocked!

It looks like Rorion Marcellado has been cut.
Hank Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rorion Marcellado.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes gets to his feet and stands over Marcellado, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Marcellado felt that one! Holmes unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Marcellado from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Holmes!
A relieved looking Hank Holmes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.