PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Holdsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Holdsworth
vs
Romanov

188 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Holdsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vasily Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Romanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romanov gets underhooks to prevent Holdsworth's takedown attempt.

Holdsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holdsworth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Armory $475 in the buildup to the fight.
Romanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holdsworth.
Romanov tries to clinch up but Holdsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Romanov fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Holdsworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Romanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Aaron Holdsworth has been cut.
Romanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Holdsworth circles away.
Romanov takes a swing at Holdsworth's ribcage but misses.
Holdsworth is looking to counter with head kicks.
Romanov tries to bum rush Holdsworth with a series of wild strikes but Holdsworth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Holdsworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Holdsworth misses the target.
Romanov connects with the punch.
Romanov misses with a wild combination.
Holdsworth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov tries to land a front kick but Holdsworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holdsworth throwing a counter right hand but Romanov manages to avoid it.
Romanov connects with a jab.
Romanov throws a shot to the body.
Romanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Holdsworth circles away.
Holdsworth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Holdsworth walks into a jab.

Holdsworth is rocked!

Aaron Holdsworth's cut is getting worse.
Romanov misses with a double jab.
Holdsworth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oh Holdsworth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Romanov finds Holdsworth's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Holdsworth flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Romanov lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Holdsworth will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasily Romanov!