PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bitch Spanker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Relentless by New Years Day kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Spanker
vs
Holmes

191 cm
25
218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Juggernaut And Gladiators

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bitch Spanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Holmes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Holmes - that will leave a mark!
Spanker shoots in but Holmes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spanker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Spanker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Holmes lands a big head kick that sends Spanker tumbling to the mat! Holmes takes a step backwards and waves Spanker back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Bitch Spanker has been cut.
Holmes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Spanker circles away and keeps his distance.
Spanker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Holmes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spanker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmes is fending him off so far but Spanker persists. Nope, Holmes circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holmes lands a big head kick that sends Spanker tumbling to the mat! Holmes takes a step backwards and waves Spanker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Holmes wants to clinch up but Spanker keeps it at a distance.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Holmes misses.
Andre Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spanker shoots for a takedown but Holmes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holmes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bitch Spanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Spanker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holmes.
Holmes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Spanker is rocked!
Holmes stuffs the takedown attempt from Spanker. Spanker gets slowly back to his feet.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Spanker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Spanker circles away.
Spanker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spanker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Spanker is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Holmes. Those never looked like landing.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Spanker circles away and keeps his distance.
Spanker dives in and grabs Holmes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes down on Spanker's head and hops out.
Holmes throws a head kick but Spanker moves out of range.
Holmes tries to clinch but Spanker moves out of range.
Holmes tries to bum rush Spanker with a series of wild strikes but Spanker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Spanker avoids them all with ease.
Holmes looks to land a combination but Spanker avoids it well.
Spanker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Holmes throws a head kick but Spanker moves out of range.
It looked like Spanker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spanker circles away quickly and effectively.
Spanker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holmes looks winded!

Holmes instigates a clinch.
Spanker misses with some punches.
Spanker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spanker working aggressively here.
Spanker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Spanker misses with some punches.
A short left from Spanker.
Spanker is trying to force a seperation but Holmes has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holmes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spanker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spanker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spanker is trying to force a seperation but Holmes has the dominant position.
Holmes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Spanker is trying to break the clinch but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
Spanker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spanker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanker.
Holmes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spanker has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bitch Spanker's cut.
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.

Holmes wants to clinch up but Spanker keeps it at a distance.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmes misses with a double jab.
Spanker shoots in looking for a takedown but Holmes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spanker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Spanker circles away and keeps his distance.
Andre Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spanker shoots for a takedown but Holmes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Spanker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spanker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Holmes has managed to clinch.
Spanker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spanker has had enough of the clinch but Holmes keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes lands a knee to the body.
Holmes prevents a body shot from Spanker.
Holmes keeps control of Spanker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Spanker swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Spanker fails to land.
Spanker misses with a body punch.
Spanker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spanker misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Spanker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spanker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spanker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spanker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holmes.

Spanker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spanker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holmes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spanker throwing shots but Holmes is blocking nicely.
Holmes wants to control but Spanker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holmes is looking to escape.
Holmes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spanker lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spanker is keen to just control but Holmes is a slippery customer.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Spanker with the ground and pound but Holmes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
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!
Spanker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spanker is in close to Holmes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spanker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spanker throwing strikes from guard but Holmes blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes managing to control the position.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spanker is controlling him.
Spanker 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.
Spanker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spanker throwing strikes from guard but Holmes blocks nicely.
Spanker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Spanker throws a big right hand that misses.
Spanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spanker connects with a couple of short punches.
Spanker wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Spanker works over Holmes with some ground and pound from guard.
Spanker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spanker with a nice head shot there.
Spanker works over Holmes with some ground and pound from guard.
Holmes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spanker postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spanker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Spanker from controlling successfully.
Holmes has momentary wrist control but Spanker slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bitch Spanker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bitch Spanker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Holmes misses with a kick to the body.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spanker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes misses with a wild combination.
Holmes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spanker back to the cage. Holmes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Holmes pushes Spanker up against the cage in a clinch.
Spanker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes tries to break free but Spanker pushes him back against the cage.
Spanker tries to circle away but Holmes has him pinned against the cage.
Spanker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holmes is looking to control Spanker's arms but Spanker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holmes has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes has had enough of the clinch but Spanker keeps him there for the moment.
Spanker'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.

Spanker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes looks for the body kick but Spanker saw that one coming.
Spanker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holmes as he avoids it easily.
Spanker circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Spanker misses the target.
A head kick from Holmes lands but Spanker takes it in his stride.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Spanker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Spanker moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Spanker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Spanker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Spanker moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Spanker misses its target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spanker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spanker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Spanker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Spanker keeps it at a distance.
Spanker is looking to counter punch.
Spanker shoots in for a double leg but Holmes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holmes is looking for the big counter here.
Holmes throws a nice looking combination but Spanker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spanker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spanker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holmes defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bitch Spanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Spanker is avoiding it.
Andre Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spanker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes throws a wild body kick that Spanker sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Spanker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holmes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spanker fails to land the takedown.
Holmes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holmes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Holmes scores with a push kick.
Holmes tries to clinch but Spanker is having none of it.
Spanker throwing a counter right hand but Holmes manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Holmes tenderised Spanker's leg. Spanker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spanker goes for a double leg but Holmes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holmes continues to drive forward.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spanker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spanker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spanker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes tries to clinch but Spanker is having none of it.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spanker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holmes circles away.
Spanker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Spanker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spanker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spanker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holmes pushes Spanker off looking to stand but Spanker dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holmes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Holmes!
Andre Holmes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.