PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Hobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Holden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Holden will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hobbs
vs
Holden

184 cm
18
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terry Hobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Holden!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holden lands in his opponent's guard.
Holden wants to stand and escape but instead Hobbs has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hobbs content to stall in guard here.
Holden is trying to hold Hobbs in close to prevent damage but Hobbs has managed to pass into half guard.
Hobbs controlling the action here.
Hobbs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hobbs jumps into side control!
A lull in the action here as Hobbs stalls from top position.

Hobbs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holden, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden looks to move to half guard but instead Hobbs has passed into mount! Damn!
Holden is desperately trying to improve his position but Hobbs has a good base and remains in mount.
Holden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hobbs controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Holden tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hobbs is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Holden won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Hobbs off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terry Hobbs!