PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hollywood
vs
Schwarzeneg

188 cm
41
196 lbs
38 - 25 - 0

181 cm
36
190 lbs
21 - 38 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Hollywood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood doesn't manage to clinch there - Schwarzeneg circles away.

Hollywood gets a clinch.
Hollywood stalling against the cage.
Hollywood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hollywood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schwarzeneg is defending well for now.
Schwarzeneg letting Hollywood take a breather here.
Hollywood landing knees to the head.

It looks like Roger Schwarzeneg has been cut.
Hollywood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schwarzeneg is defending well for now.
Hollywood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schwarzeneg is defending well for now.
Hollywood stalling in the clinch.
Hollywood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schwarzeneg avoids it.
Hollywood is stalling here.
Hollywood lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hollywood after a bit of a struggle.
Our sources have told us that Hollywood has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hollywood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Hollywood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schwarzeneg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hollywood's waist but Hollywood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schwarzeneg off to one side.
Hollywood tries to clinch up but Schwarzeneg circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schwarzeneg is looking to land body kicks.
David Hollywood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hollywood clinches up with Schwarzeneg and pushes him back against the cage.
Schwarzeneg wants to get back to striking at distance but Hollywood won't allow it.
Hollywood effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Hollywood.
A knee to the head by Hollywood.
Hollywood can't find room to land a body shot as Schwarzeneg controls the action.

Schwarzeneg drags the fight down to the ground.
Schwarzeneg has a closed guard, preventing Hollywood from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hollywood won't allow Schwarzeneg to sweep him here.
Hollywood wants to control from the top but Schwarzeneg keeps moving.

Hollywood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schwarzeneg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hollywood has managed to get both his arms back between Schwarzeneg's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollywood has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schwarzeneg is proving hard to escape from.
Schwarzeneg working a defensive guard here.
Hollywood trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzeneg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollywood has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schwarzeneg is proving hard to escape from.
Schwarzeneg will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Hollywood stands up and waves to Schwarzeneg to follow him.
Hollywood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schwarzeneg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is looking to slow Hollywood down with leg kicks.
Hollywood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schwarzeneg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hollywood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schwarzeneg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schwarzeneg circles away from the clinch attempt.

Schwarzeneg tries to keep at a distance but Hollywood has taken the fight into the clinch.

Hollywood breaks the clinch.
Hollywood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
David Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Schwarzeneg.
Hollywood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schwarzeneg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hollywood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schwarzeneg blocks a head kick by Hollywood.
Hollywood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Hollywood has Schwarzeneg up against the cage in a clinch.
Hollywood lands a good knee to the midsection. Schwarzeneg won't want to take too many of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Hollywood.
Schwarzeneg looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwarzeneg jumps guard but Hollywood stands there with Schwarzeneg around his waist. Schwarzeneg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hollywood is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hollywood scores with a shot to the side of Schwarzeneg's head.
Hollywood lands a good knee to the midsection. Schwarzeneg won't want to take too many of those.
Hollywood digs a right hand underneath Schwarzeneg's ribcage. Schwarzeneg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hollywood lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Hollywood.
Hollywood stalling.
Hollywood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schwarzeneg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hollywood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Schwarzeneg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hollywood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hollywood tries to clinch there but Schwarzeneg circles away.

Hollywood moves into the clinch.
Hollywood works on Schwarzeneg's body with a couple of short punches.
Hollywood scores with a hook to the body.
Hollywood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hollywood lands with a left to the head.
Hollywood is working Schwarzeneg over against the cage.
Hollywood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schwarzeneg can do to turn this around?
Hollywood landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for Hollywood to work.
Hollywood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schwarzeneg's defenses.
Hollywood is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Schwarzeneg is breathing heavily.
Hollywood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hollywood.
Hollywood landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hollywood stalling against the cage.
Hollywood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hollywood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schwarzeneg avoids it.
Hollywood scores a nice knee to the body.
Hollywood lands a knee to the body.
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!
Hollywood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hollywood.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hollywood.
Hollywood is pushing Schwarzeneg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hollywood lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schwarzeneg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hollywood.
Hollywood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A knee to the head by Hollywood.
Hollywood pushes Schwarzeneg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hollywood.
Hollywood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hollywood pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hollywood.
Hollywood landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Hollywood on the inside.
Hollywood lands a body shot.
Hollywood utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hollywood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hollywood controlling the action here for a moment.
Schwarzeneg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schwarzeneg has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollywood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Hollywood.

Hollywood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schwarzeneg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hollywood wants to clinch.

Hollywood clinches up with Schwarzeneg and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schwarzeneg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A body shot lands from Hollywood.

Schwarzeneg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hollywood uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hollywood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Schwarzeneg's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hollywood with a knee to the head.
Hollywood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Schwarzeneg wants to get back to striking at distance but Hollywood won't allow it.
Schwarzeneg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hollywood lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Hollywood.
Hollywood lands an elbow inside that Schwarzeneg shrugs off.
Schwarzeneg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hollywood lands a nice uppercut.
Hollywood using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Hollywood.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood lands a left hand.
Hollywood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hollywood lands an elbow just above Schwarzeneg 's eye.
Hollywood landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hollywood scores a nice knee to the body.
Schwarzeneg takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hollywood - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schwarzeneg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hollywood after a bit of a struggle.
Schwarzeneg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hollywood scores with a shoulder strike.
Hollywood lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schwarzeneg's face.
Schwarzeneg takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Hollywood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollywood lands a knee to the head.
Hollywood connects with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Roger Schwarzeneg's cut even more.

Hollywood breaks from the clinch.
Hollywood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schwarzeneg backs up against the cage.
Hollywood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schwarzeneg paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Hollywood clinches with his opponent.
Hollywood lands a nice elbow.
Schwarzeneg tries to break the clinch but Hollywood is controlling the position.
Hollywood is working Schwarzeneg over against the cage.
Hollywood pushes Schwarzeneg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hollywood on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hollywood.
Hollywood lands with a left to the head.

Hollywood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Hollywood takes the fight into the clinch.
Schwarzeneg jumps guard but Hollywood stands there with Schwarzeneg around his waist. Schwarzeneg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
David Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Schwarzeneg.
Hollywood leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hollywood lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood lands with a left to the head.
Schwarzeneg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hollywood to keep the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Hollywood.
Schwarzeneg being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hollywood.
Hollywood slowing the pace effectively.
Hollywood landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollywood unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hollywood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hollywood lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hollywood clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Schwarzeneg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hollywood moves into the clinch successfully.
Hollywood prevents Schwarzeneg from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hollywood.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hollywood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hollywood lands an elbow just above Schwarzeneg 's eye.

Hollywood manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schwarzeneg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hollywood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schwarzeneg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
David Hollywood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hollywood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hollywood is looking to clinch.

Hollywood clinches up against the cage.
Schwarzeneg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hollywood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hollywood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is trying to pull guard but Hollywood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hollywood landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schwarzeneg is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hollywood lands a nice elbow.
Hollywood lands a nice elbow.

The cut above Roger Schwarzeneg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Schwarzeneg takes an elbow to the forehead.

Hollywood breaks from the clinch.
Schwarzeneg dives in for a single leg takedown but Hollywood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
David Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg is trying to break the clinch but Hollywood has him pressed against the cage.
Hollywood landing knees to the head.

Roger Schwarzeneg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hollywood is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hollywood lands an elbow that stopped Schwarzeneg in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Hollywood landing knees to the head.

Schwarzeneg is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roger Schwarzeneg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Hollywood!
David Hollywood retains his middleweight title!
A victorious David Hollywood thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.