PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dorsey Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaroslaw Hardej (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaroslaw Hardej has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dorsey Holland's chin.

Holland
vs
Hardej

182 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

187 cm
20
231 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dorsey Holland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jaroslaw Hardej!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardej tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holland swivels and escapes.
Holland blocks a head kick by Hardej.
Hardej throws a head kick but Holland moves out of range.
Holland tries to counter with a takedown but Hardej is quick to defend against it.

Hardej clinches with his opponent.

Holland ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holland no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hardej stays in close to Holland's body and controls the position.
Holland trying to keep a closed guard but Hardej is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland keeping full guard, as Hardej tries to pass.
Holland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hardej controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardej lands a high kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holland lands a jab to Hardej's midsection.
Hardej connects with a crisp jab.
Hardej throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hardej throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Dorsey Holland has been cut.
Hardej will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardej tries a head kick but it misses.
Holland really is a fat lump.
Hardej shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dorsey Holland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaroslaw Hardej.
Holland darts in looking for a takedown but Hardej gets double underhooks and turns Holland into the cage.
Hardej lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardej tries to counter with a clinch but Holland shakes him off and moves away.
Hardej lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardej looks to land a combination. Holland sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hardej will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardej looks winded!
Hardej looks for a takedown but Holland sprawls well.

Hardej instigates a clinch.

Hardej breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holland lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardej ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holland moves away.
Holland feinted with a counter takedown.
Hardej looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardej fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holland avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardej misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardej stuffs the takedown attempt from Holland. Holland gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardej looks to land a combination but Holland avoids it well.

Hardej gets caught flat footed, as Holland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardej can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holland controls the pace.
Holland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holland trying to control but Hardej is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaroslaw Hardej dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dorsey Holland's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hardej is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Holland.
Holland fails to land the takedown.
Jaroslaw Hardej seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardej swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardej misses with a wild body shot.

Hardej clinches up with Holland and pushes him back against the cage.
Hardej unloads a knee to the mid-section. Holland lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Holland is trying to pull guard but Hardej turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardej tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hardej lands a nice knee to the body.

Hardej breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Hardej fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holland, pushing him back against the cage.
Holland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dorsey Holland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland tries to pull guard but Hardej holds him up against the cage and eventually Holland drops back down to his feet.
Hardej changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hardej throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sloppy strikes from Hardej. Those never looked like landing.
As Hardej tries to get set, Holland tries to push him back and clinch up but Hardej manages to avoid the attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardej has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardej crunches a lovely knee into Holland's ribcage.
Holland jumps guard but Hardej turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hardej lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardej is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hardej obliges.
Hardej has Holland pressed against the cage.

Hardej's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hardej or perhaps it was just good defense by Holland, which made it look bad.
Hardej dives in for a single leg takedown but Holland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hardej. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Holland has a takedown stuffed.
Hardej throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dorsey Holland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holland dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardej sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hardej.

Hardej closes the distance and pushes Holland back into the cage.
Hardej lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardej lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardej.
Come on Hardej - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Hardej breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardej tries for a takedown but Holland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holland tries to counter by clinching up but Hardej breaks away and moves out of range.
Holland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardej shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holland sprawls well. Holland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardej gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holland tries for a takedown but Hardej sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardej goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hardej doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Holland moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holland lands a body shot.
Holland is trying to pull guard but Hardej has him pressed against the cage.

Hardej's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Hardej.

Holland tries to keep at a distance but Hardej has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaroslaw Hardej showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dorsey Holland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hardej clinches.
A hook to the body from Holland.
Holland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardej gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holland tries to break the clinch but Hardej is controlling the position.
Hardej trying to land knees to the body.

Holland pulls guard effortlessly.
Hardej throws a big right hand that misses.
Holland looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hardej decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Holland, up you get!
Hardej fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holland attempts a counter takedown but Hardej avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardej shoots in and drives through. Holland sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardej looks to land a combination but Holland avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Hardej scores with a four punch combination!
Horrible takedown attempt by Hardej or perhaps it was just good defense by Holland, which made it look bad.
Dorsey Holland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaroslaw Hardej.

Holland tries to keep at a distance but Hardej has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holland jumps guard but Hardej turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hardej is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Holland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardej avoids it.
Holland is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hardej to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardej as Holland tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardej controls his hands.
Hardej has Holland pressed against the cage.
Hardej unloads a knee to the mid-section. Holland lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Holland is trying to pull guard but Hardej has him pressed against the cage.

Hardej's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Hardej drives through and clinches with Holland against the cage.

Hardej breaks from the clinch.
Jaroslaw Hardej seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holland dodges the punch combination from Hardej.
Holland attempts a counter takedown but Hardej avoids it well and moves away.
Hardej throws a head kick but Holland moves out of range.
Hardej looks for a takedown but Holland sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holland rushes Hardej and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardej.

Hardej pulls Holland into guard.
Holland trying to control but Hardej is working from the bottom.
Holland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardej wants to stand but Holland is controlling the position.
Holland wants to control from the top but Hardej keeps moving.
Holland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardej swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hardej wants to get back to his feet but Holland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Holland wants to control from the top but Hardej keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardej's waist but Hardej gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holland off to one side.
Holland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardej moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardej throws a head kick but Holland moves out of range.
Dorsey Holland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaroslaw Hardej is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaroslaw Hardej comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardej has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaroslaw Hardej!