PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doggy Dawg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Holeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Dawg
vs
Holeman

205 cm
22
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doggy Dawg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronnie Holeman!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holeman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dawg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dawg throws a one two combo.

Holeman gets caught flat footed, as Dawg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dawg wants to control from the top but Holeman keeps moving.
Holeman is pulling down on Dawg's head. It's preventing any offense from Dawg, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holeman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dawg manages to get himself to full guard.

Dawg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holeman defends well.
Holeman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

Dawg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Holeman uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawg wants to control but Holeman postures up.
Holeman just content to control the position.
Dawg tries to buck Holeman off but Holeman is having none of it.
Holeman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dawg!
Holeman is trying to take his opponent's back.
Holeman controlling the position easily from mount.
Holeman takes Dawg's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dawg is in trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holeman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Let's hope that Holeman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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!
Dawg is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ronnie Holeman was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Dawg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holeman sprawls well initially but Dawg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holeman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holeman pulls Dawg in close to prevent any damage.

Dawg has gone for a leg lock! Holeman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dawg's guard.
Holeman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Holeman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dawg's shoulder. That is not cool.
Holeman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dawg!
Holeman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawg is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Holeman controlling from the full mount.
Dawg is controlling an arm, preventing Holeman from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Holeman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Holeman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dawg on his heels. He'll look to pass Dawg's guard now, I'm sure.

Dawg working for submissions but it's allowed Holeman to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dawg is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Holeman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dawg works his way to full guard. Good work.

Dawg working for submissions but it's allowed Holeman to get to half guard.
Dawg wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holeman controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ronnie Holeman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Holeman throws a chopping leg kick but Dawg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dawg looking to score a takedown here. Holeman is defending well but Dawg drives through and ends up in Holeman's guard.
Dawg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holeman wants to sweep here but Dawg controlling him for the moment.
Dawg trying to control the position from guard on top but Holeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holeman pulls Dawg in close to prevent any damage.
Dawg trying to control the position from guard on top but Holeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Dawg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Holeman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dawg, into his guard.
Holeman controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dawg looking for a guillotine here but Holeman defends easily.
Holeman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dawg being controlled for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronnie Holeman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holeman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ronnie Holeman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Holeman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dawg quickly recovers to half guard.
Holeman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawg wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawg is working hard here to advance position.
Holeman trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Holeman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Dawg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holeman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Dawg has Holeman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dawg pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Holeman tumbling to the mat - Dawg dives into Holeman's guard.
Holeman has his hands on Dawg's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dawg stopping the sweep attempt from Holeman.
Holeman is adopting a defensive guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ronnie Holeman wasn't active enough on the ground.

Dawg shoots in and bounces Holeman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Holeman tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Dawg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Holeman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dawg, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holeman pushes down on Dawg's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Dawg looking for submissions off his back.
Holeman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Holeman sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Dawg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holeman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Ronnie Holeman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dawg checks the leg kick.
Dawg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holeman gets caught flat footed, as Dawg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Dawg has gone for a leg lock! Holeman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dawg's guard.
Holeman pushes down on Dawg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holeman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dawg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holeman pulls his head out easily.
Holeman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie Holeman.
I've got Holeman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Holeman!