PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Callum Kardashian (ranked 6577 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Holden (ranked 6262 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kardashian
vs
Holden

174 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Callum Kardashian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Holden!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Holden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holden throws a right hand that Kardashian ducks under and follows up with a left that Kardashian also avoids with ease.
Holden throws a half hearted mid kick.

Kardashian gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Holden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kardashian uses from the top position.
Holden wants to sweep here but Kardashian controlling him for the moment.
Holden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kardashian throws a strike but Holden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Holden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kardashian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holden won't allow Kardashian to get back to his feet.
Holden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kardashian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kardashian is looking to stand up but Holden isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Holden tries to keep at a distance but Kardashian has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kardashian has clasped his hands together around Holden's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kardashian is working Holden over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kardashian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holden trying to control but Kardashian postures up.
Kardashian wants to take a breather but Holden is having none of it.
Holden is trying to control but can't.
Kardashian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holden tries to kick Kardashian off but Kardashian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Kardashian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden landing a few short strikes.
Kardashian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kardashian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holden holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kardashian tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kardashian wants to control the pace but Holden is squirming around nicely.
Holden slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kardashian.
Kardashian 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.
Kardashian is taking a breather. Holden says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kardashian works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kardashian thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Kardashian looking to isolate an arm here. Holden doesn't see it coming and as Kardashian extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kardashian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Callum Kardashian!