PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Holmes (ranked 3549 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boss Level (ranked 20655 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Boss Level was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Holmes
vs
Level

172 cm
40
273 lbs
22 - 24 - 0

199 cm
26
247 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Sin City Allstars

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 22 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boss Level!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Level fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holmes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Level misses.
Holmes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Holmes misses with a hook.

Level lands a left and a right that send Holmes crashing to the mat, dazed. Level thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Level takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
Boss Level seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Level throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Level's coach down at Secret Lab was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Level's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Level dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes goes for a double leg but Level avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Level continues to drive forward.
Level throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes's shoulder, as Holmes tries to avoid the shot.
Holmes drops his hands momentarily and Level takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holmes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Level.

Level cracks Holmes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Holmes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Level finish him?

Holmes is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Level lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Level looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.
Level throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holmes.
Holmes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Level doesn't manage to clinch there - Holmes circles away.
Level staying out of range there.
Holmes dives in and grabs Level's left leg, looking for a takedown. Level pushes down on Holmes's head and hops out.

Holmes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Level napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Holmes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Holmes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Level, who protects the arm well.
Level is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holmes has an Americana. Level didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Holmes is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Holmes hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hank Holmes!
Hank Holmes gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).