PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leluta Holmdona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Edward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Edward will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Holmdona
vs
Edward

150 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leluta Holmdona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Edward!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmdona throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Holmdona clinches with his opponent.
Edward is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Edward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holmdona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edward.
Edward can't break the clinch.
Holmdona prevents Edward from breaking the clinch.
Holmdona struggles to land a body shot inside as Edward controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Holmdona takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Holmdona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Holmdona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holmdona lands a right hand.
Holmdona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edward looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edward letting Holmdona take a breather here.
Edward can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Holmdona.
Holmdona lands an uppercut.
Edward stalling in the clinch but Holmdona improves position.
Holmdona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edward backwards.
Holmdona scores with a shoulder strike.
Holmdona lands a hook that snaps the head of Edward backwards.
Edward is pressed up against the ropes. Holmdona has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Edward down to the mat. Edward avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jack Edward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holmdona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edward thinking.
Edward throws a nice looking combination but Holmdona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Holmdona rushes Edward and presses him up against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmdona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edward or not.
Edward looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Holmdona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmdona wants a takedown.
Edward tries to throw a body punch but Holmdona avoids it by throwing Edward back against the ropes.
Holmdona lands with a left to the head.
Holmdona just leaning against Edward, taking a breather.
Holmdona has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edward after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leluta Holmdona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmdona is leaning against Edward and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holmdona gets through Edward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edward wants to break the clinch but can't.
Edward can't break the clinch.
Holmdona has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Edward.
Edward is trying to break the clinch but Holmdona has him pressed against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmdona taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Holmdona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edward backwards.
Holmdona has Edward pressed against the ropes, preventing Edward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holmdona cracks Edward with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Holmdona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holmdona lands a hook that snaps the head of Edward backwards.
Holmdona keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edward's efforts to push away.
Holmdona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holmdona pushes Edward back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmdona lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmdona's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Edward tries to break the clinch but Holmdona is controlling the position.
Holmdona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holmdona keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edward's efforts to push away.
Holmdona digs a right hand into Edward's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edward's gas tank.
Holmdona leaning against his opponent.
Holmdona lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Edward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leluta Holmdona dominated that round.
That's time! Holmdona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Holmdona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edward, pushing him back against the ropes.
Edward has had enough of the clinch but Holmdona keeps him there for the moment.
Holmdona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holmdona.
Edward can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Holmdona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edward tries to break free but Holmdona pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holmdona.
Holmdona tries to throw a body punch but Edward avoids it by throwing Holmdona back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Holmdona.
Edward is looking to control Holmdona's arms but Holmdona gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edward has his back to the ropes.
Leluta Holmdona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holmdona pushes Edward back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edward gets underhooks to prevent Holmdona's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmdona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holmdona lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edward has had enough of the clinch but Holmdona keeps him there for the moment.
Holmdona lands with a right to the head.
Edward letting Holmdona take a breather here.
Holmdona will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Edward up against the ropes.
A short right from Holmdona on the inside.
Holmdona gets through Edward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holmdona lands a body punch.
Edward is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmdona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmdona lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Holmdona lands a big uppercut and Edward is down! He's in big trouble - Holmdona follows him to the mat!

Edward is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmdona throwing shots but Edward is blocking nicely.
Edward is still in real trouble! Can Holmdona finish him?
Holmdona is controlling the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holmdona thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edward seems to have recovered his senses.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holmdona in particular looking to stall.
Holmdona has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Holmdona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edward can do to turn this around?
Holmdona thows a huge punch but Edward dodges it nicely.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jack Edward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edward throws a series of punches but Holmdona avoids them all with ease.
As Edward looks to move away, Holmdona throws a big counter combo bu Edward just gets out of the way.
Holmdona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edward swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Holmdona. Beautiful body shot.

Holmdona clinches up with Edward and pushes him back against the ropes.
Holmdona dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Holmdona digs a right hand underneath Edward's ribcage. Edward let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holmdona scores with a shot to the side of Edward's head.
Edward prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmdona.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leluta Holmdona dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Holmdona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmdona.
Holmdona lands with a right to the head.
Edward is looking to break free of the clinch but Holmdona has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Holmdona to work.
Edward being controlled against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Holmdona.
Edward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmdona lands with a short shot to the head.
Holmdona is working Edward over against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmdona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holmdona pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Holmdona goes for a takedown in the clinch but Edward prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmdona.
A body shot lands from Holmdona.
Holmdona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmdona manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Holmdona leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Holmdona.
Holmdona works on Edward's body with a couple of short punches.
Holmdona controlling the action here for a moment.
Holmdona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holmdona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holmdona lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmdona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edward or not.
Holmdona lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmdona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holmdona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edward or not.
Holmdona pushes Edward back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmdona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Holmdona drops Edward with a big right hand! Holmdona charges in looking to finish - Edward manages to keep Holmdona in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Holmdona is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmdona throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jack Edward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leluta Holmdona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmdona sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmdona passes into half guard.
Edward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holmdona.
Holmdona slows the pace down in half guard.
Holmdona missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holmdona slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leluta Holmdona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holmdona has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leluta Holmdona!