PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joey Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Holtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Radioactive-Imagine Dragons. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sanderson
vs
Holtz

178 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Sanderson!
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, Jeff Holtz!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holtz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Holtz shoots in and bounces Sanderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holtz.
Holtz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanderson is trying to control the position but Holtz postures up.
Holtz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Holtz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holtz connects with a couple of short punches.
Holtz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holtz content to stall in guard here.
Holtz is in close to Sanderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson has momentary wrist control but Holtz slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanderson has momentary wrist control but Holtz slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holtz stays in close to Sanderson's body and controls the position.
Holtz is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanderson has wrist control.
Holtz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holtz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holtz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holtz throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holtz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holtz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holtz throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanderson wants to stand and escape but Holtz is having none of it.
Sanderson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sanderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Holtz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holtz scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holtz throws an elbow that misses. Sanderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holtz's guard. Nice move by Sanderson!
Sanderson is breathing heavily.
Holtz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Holtz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holtz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holtz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Holtz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanderson controls Holtz momentarily but Holtz frees himself.
Holtz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holtz is pushing down on Sanderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Holtz has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holtz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holtz is nestled in close to Sanderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Holtz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sanderson to regain full guard.
Sanderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holtz controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holtz is in close to Sanderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holtz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Holtz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Holtz misses with a wild combination.

Holtz 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.
Holtz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holtz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Holtz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sanderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holtz has Sanderson in his guard.
Holtz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanderson is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtz is pulling down on Sanderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanderson, at least for the moment.
Sanderson won't allow Holtz to sweep him here.
Holtz pulls Sanderson in close to prevent any damage.
Holtz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanderson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holtz landing punches.
Holtz trying to control but Sanderson is having none of it.
Holtz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Holtz lands a big shot there that rocks Sanderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Holtz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holtz breaks from Sanderson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holtz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Holtz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holtz raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holtz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Holtz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanderson looks a forlorn figure.
Sanderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holtz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanderson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Holtz working for a submission but Sanderson is keeping him at bay.
Holtz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holtz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Holtz controlling the pace for now.
Holtz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holtz landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holtz controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Holtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sanderson ducks under a wild hook from Holtz.
Holtz slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanderson misses with a few strikes there.
Sanderson scores with a shot to the body.
Sanderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Holtz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Holtz slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holtz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sanderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holtz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanderson is trying to control but can't.
Holtz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holtz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Holtz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holtz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holtz connects with a nice short shot to Sanderson's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holtz drops an elbow to the side of Sanderson's head.
Holtz moves into full mount! Sanderson won't be happy about that!
Holtz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Holtz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Holtz.
Holtz content just to control the position here.

Holtz wants to finish this one by submission but Sanderson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Holtz.
Holtz landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holtz controlling from the full mount.
Holtz with the ground and pound from mount.
Holtz is landing with some decent strikes but Sanderson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Holtz dominating with strikes here.
Holtz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sanderson is in a horrible position here. Holtz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Holtz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Holtz content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Holtz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holtz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holtz controlling his opponent.
Holtz unloading with bombs!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Holtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holtz 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 John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Holtz!