PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Holloway (ranked 8367 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rodd (ranked 25513 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Holloway
vs
Rodd

175 cm
23
162 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Rodd!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodd misses.
Holloway looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rodd avoids the head kick by Holloway.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodd misses.
Holloway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodd unleashes a big counter combination but Holloway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Holloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rodd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holloway.
Rodd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Holloway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Holloway misses.
Rodd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holloway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodd makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Holloway really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway misses with a straight left.
Holloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Holloway misses
and Rodd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Holloway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodd tries a quick counter leg kick but Holloway is wise to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway throws a looping overhand right but Rodd ducks down to avoid it.
Holloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holloway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holloway misses the jab.
Rodd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Holloway throws a right hand that Rodd ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodd also avoids with ease.
Rodd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holloway with a body shot.
A combination from Holloway does no damage.
Rodd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holloway with a body shot.
Holloway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holloway tries to bum rush Rodd with a series of wild strikes but Rodd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holloway throws a nice looking combination but Rodd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jose Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Holloway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rodd slips a jab and a cross from Holloway.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Holloway. Those never looked like landing.
Holloway tries a head kick but it misses.
Holloway misses with a few strikes there.
Holloway misses with a combination
and Rodd counters with a low kick, right behind Holloway 's knee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodd slips under a jab from Holloway.
Rodd avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Rodd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Holloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodd throws a counter combo.
Holloway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodd staying out of range there.
Holloway swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway throws a combination that misses
and Rodd counters with a leg kick.
Rodd dodges the punch combination from Holloway.
Holloway throws a head kick but Rodd moves out of range.
Holloway misses with an uppercut.
Holloway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Holloway backs off Rodd throws a huge counter combo but Holloway manages to avoid it all.
Rodd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodd dodges the punch combination from Holloway.
Rodd throws a counter combo.
Holloway misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway throws out a loose jab but Rodd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway throws a right and a left that Rodd avoids nicely.
It seemed like Rodd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holloway misses with a few strikes there.
Holloway fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Holloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holloway thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Rodd misses.
Holloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodd slips a jab and a cross from Holloway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodd manages to avoid it.
Holloway fails to land with a series of punches.
Holloway throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Rodd's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodd was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodd! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Holloway dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Holloway misses with a double jab.
Rodd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Rodd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holloway with a body shot.
Holloway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodd counters with a body kick.
Holloway throws a nice looking combination but Rodd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Holloway misses with a two punch combination.
Rodd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Holloway misses with a double jab
and Rodd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holloway thinking.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Holloway here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holloway.
Holloway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodd slips under a jab.
Holloway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holloway with a body shot.
Jose Holloway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holloway throws a head kick but Rodd moves out of range.
Holloway misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Holloway fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodd is looking for the big counter here.
Rodd blocks a jab.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Rodd avoids them all with ease.
Holloway misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Holloway. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Holloway does no damage.
Holloway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Holloway throws a combination that misses
and Rodd counters with a leg kick.
Holloway misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Holloway misses with a few strikes there.
Holloway misses with a few strikes there.
Rodd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holloway missing with a left hand there. Rodd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holloway with a body shot.
No joy there for Holloway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodd throws a counter combo.
Holloway is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Holloway tries to bum rush Rodd with a series of wild strikes but Rodd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodd is trying to counter with his kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Rodd avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodd misses.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodd was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Rodd blocks a head kick by Holloway.
Rodd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holloway throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodd counters with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Holloway. Those never looked like landing.
Rodd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Holloway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Rodd avoids them all with ease.
Holloway misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodd raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holloway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodd counters with a body kick.
Holloway misses with a kick to the body.
Rodd shapes to counter with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway takes a swing at Rodd's ribcage but misses.
Rodd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holloway rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch combination from Holloway misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodd misses.
Rodd slips a jab and a cross from Holloway.
Rodd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Holloway throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodd.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Rodd moves out of range.
Rodd counters with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway throws a nice looking combination but Rodd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holloway misses with a two punch combination.
Holloway misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodd misses.
Holloway throws a right and a left that Rodd avoids nicely.
Rodd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodd ducks under a wild hook from Holloway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Holloway dominated that second round.
That's time! Holloway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Holloway falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holloway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holloway with a body shot.
Holloway misses with a two punch combination.
Holloway misses with a series of wild punches.
Holloway misses with a looping right.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Rodd moves out of range.
Rodd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway tries to bum rush Rodd with a series of wild strikes but Rodd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodd flicks out a counter leg kick but Holloway steps away.
Holloway throws a right and a left that Rodd avoids nicely.
Rodd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Holloway misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Rodd's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holloway.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodd misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodd dodges the punch combination from Holloway.
Rodd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Holloway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodd circles away quickly and effectively.
Jose Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Holloway throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Holloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Holloway is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holloway throws a right hand that Rodd ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodd also avoids with ease.
Rodd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rodd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holloway.
Rodd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Rodd avoids them all with ease.
Rodd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No joy there for Holloway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch combination from Holloway misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Holloway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holloway misses with a combination
and Rodd counters with a good low kick that Holloway was not able to check.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Rodd avoids them all with ease.
Rodd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Holloway swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway misses with a wild combination.
Rodd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holloway throws out the jab.
Rodd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Holloway swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Holloway throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodd.
Rodd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Holloway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodd can do to turn this around?
Holloway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holloway throws a big shot that misses.
Rodd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holloway with a body shot.
A combination from Holloway does no damage.
Holloway misses with a double jab
and Rodd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holloway throws a sloppy head kick
and Rodd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Holloway misses with a low kick.
Holloway misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodd staying out of range there.
Holloway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Holloway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Holloway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Holloway misses with a few strikes there.
Holloway throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodd counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holloway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Holloway fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Rodd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jose Holloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holloway throws a right and a left that Rodd avoids nicely.
John Rodd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holloway misses with a left hand
and Rodd counters with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Holloway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holloway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Holloway!