PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Holohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holohan comes to the cage accompanied by Come out and Fight. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Holohan
vs
Rodriguez

175 cm
27
135 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

165 cm
27
144 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

AnonymouS

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Holohan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holohan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holohan lands in his opponent's guard.

Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holohan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Holohan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holohan has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
Holohan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holohan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holohan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holohan controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.

Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodriguez has his foot on Holohan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holohan works his way back into a safe position though.
Holohan works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Holohan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodriguez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holohan.
Rodriguez is looking to control Holohan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriguez avoid being mounted?

Holohan seems to be working for a kimura but Rodriguez defends the submission attempt.
Rodriguez wants to control but Holohan is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Holohan is working for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending it quite comfortably.
Holohan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Holohan is controlling well.
Holohan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Holohan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holohan is pressing down on Rodriguez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriguez is holding on for now.
Holohan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Holohan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holohan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holohan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holohan stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Holohan postures up.

Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Holohan pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holohan pushes down on Rodriguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Rodriguez throws some strikes from the bottom but Holohan isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Rodriguez is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Holohan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick Holohan!
Patrick Holohan very nearly forgot to thank AnonymouS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.