PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jan Holoubek (ranked 5516 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Kamuzai (ranked 8330 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Kamuzai is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Holoubek
vs
Kamuzai

186 cm
19
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Holoubek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kai Kamuzai!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holoubek tries for a takedown but Kamuzai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holoubek throws a nice looking combination but Kamuzai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Holoubek darts in and clinches Kamuzai up against the cage.

Holoubek ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holoubek no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Holoubek has his hands on Kamuzai's head, controlling the position.
Kamuzai tries to stand but Holoubek is controlling from the bottom.
Kamuzai wants to stand and escape but instead Holoubek has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holoubek postures up.
Holoubek content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holoubek stands up from Kamuzai's guard - Holoubek perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kamuzai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holoubek defends well and Kamuzai ends up having to push Holoubek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Holoubek gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holoubek.
Holoubek slowing the pace effectively.
Kamuzai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Holoubek to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holoubek as Kamuzai tries to tie him up.

Holoubek pulls guard successfully.
Kamuzai wants to stand but Holoubek is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holoubek is adopting a defensive guard.
Kamuzai wants to control from the top but Holoubek keeps moving.
Kamuzai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holoubek wants to hit a switch here but Kamuzai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Holoubek there!
Kamuzai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holoubek is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holoubek controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holoubek is working to get back to half guard.
Holoubek is squirming around, avoiding Kamuzai's attempts to control the action.
Kamuzai wants to stand but Holoubek is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

That's four 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.
Kamuzai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamuzai avoids the attempt from Holoubek to control.
Holoubek is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holoubek wants to control but Kamuzai is having none of it.
Holoubek is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamuzai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Holoubek dominated that round.
That's time! Holoubek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A leg kick checked by Kamuzai.
Kamuzai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holoubek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holoubek wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kamuzai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holoubek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kamuzai somewhat.
Holoubek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kamuzai defends well and Holoubek ends up having to push Kamuzai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kamuzai tries to clinch up but Holoubek circles away and keeps his distance.
Holoubek looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamuzai is just out of range.

Holoubek has Kamuzai up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holoubek has had enough of the clinch but Kamuzai keeps him there for the moment.

Holoubek gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Holoubek not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamuzai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Holoubek.
Holoubek trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamuzai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamuzai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamuzai trying to control the position.
Holoubek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holoubek shoots in and drives through. Kamuzai sprawls well.

Holoubek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holoubek keeps control of Kamuzai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holoubek wants to break the clinch but can't.

Holoubek manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Holoubek trying to control the position.
Kamuzai postures up in Holoubek's guard and throws a big left but Holoubek blocks it.
Holoubek really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Kamuzai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holoubek keeping moving, preventing Kamuzai from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holoubek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamuzai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kamuzai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamuzai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holoubek.
Kamuzai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holoubek defends it nicely.
Jan Holoubek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Kamuzai.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kamuzai shoots in for a takedown but Holoubek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holoubek fails with a takedown attempt.
Holoubek stalks Kamuzai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kamuzai's face. Kamuzai staggers backwards, shaken.
Kamuzai avoids the head kick by Holoubek.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Kamuzai. No joy for Holoubek on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holoubek fails in his attempt to clinch.

Holoubek moves into range and clinches up with Kamuzai.
Holoubek looking to throw knees to the head but Kamuzai is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Holoubek dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Kamuzai fails with the takedown

and Holoubek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holoubek.
Kamuzai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holoubek has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holoubek.
Holoubek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kamuzai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holoubek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kamuzai.
Kamuzai has Holoubek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holoubek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jan Holoubek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Kamuzai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Holoubek drags the fight down to the ground.
Kamuzai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holoubek is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamuzai wants to control from the top but Holoubek keeps moving.
Holoubek trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kamuzai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kamuzai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamuzai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Holoubek moves into range and clinches up with Kamuzai.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holoubek tries to pull guard but Kamuzai holds him up against the cage and eventually Holoubek drops back down to his feet.
Kamuzai wants to stall.
Kamuzai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holoubek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kamuzai trying to control the position but instead, Holoubek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kamuzai into the cage.
Kamuzai is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kamuzai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kamuzai is working for takedown but Holoubek is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kamuzai jumps guard but Holoubek turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holoubek wants to break the clinch but can't.

Holoubek jumps guard.
Kamuzai forces his way into half guard.

Holoubek has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kamuzai is on him like a limpet, forcing Holoubek back against the cage.
Holoubek lands a nice uppercut.
Holoubek has Kamuzai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kamuzai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kamuzai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holoubek pressing his opponent against the cage.
Holoubek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holoubek has had enough of the clinch but Kamuzai keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holoubek.
Kamuzai tries to pull guard but Holoubek holds him up against the cage and eventually Kamuzai drops back down to his feet.
Holoubek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamuzai can do to turn this around?
Kamuzai tries to pull guard but Holoubek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holoubek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holoubek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jan Holoubek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kamuzai is trying to pull guard but Holoubek turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kai Kamuzai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Holoubek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holoubek has Kamuzai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kamuzai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Holoubek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holoubek 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Holoubek!