PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arlie Holt (ranked 24829 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Kurniawan (ranked 5104 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlie Holt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Holt
vs
Kurniawan

222 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
20
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arlie Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Kurniawan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurniawan throws a combination that misses

and Holt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kurniawan!
Kurniawan wants to get back to his feet but Holt drags him back down.
Holt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Holt is trying to get an arm triangle but Kurniawan is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurniawan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Holt is controlling him well.
Holt working the strikes but Kurniawan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Holt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kurniawan trying to control here.
Holt slips a nice elbow through Kurniawan's hands, connecting with Kurniawan's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Holt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Holt is working for a kimura but Kurniawan is defending it quite comfortably.
Holt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt is looking to stall here but Kurniawan recovers full guard.
Holt tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurniawan is retaining full guard.
Holt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holt sitting in guard here, content to control.

Kurniawan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holt defends it easily.
Kurniawan can't keep his opponent in guard - Holt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holt content to control rather than advance.
Kurniawan wants to get back to full guard.

Holt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kurniawan sees it coming and defends easily.
Holt trying to control the pace.
Holt working Kurniawan over with strikes.
Holt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kurniawan misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurniawan keeping hold of Holt's head, controlling as best he can.
Kurniawan is trying to stand back up but Holt is controlling him
Holt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Holt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Holt is trying to work for a kimura but Kurniawan is defending well.
Holt working Kurniawan over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Holt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holt 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.

Kurniawan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kurniawan wants to control but Holt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holt controlling the pace.
Kurniawan missing with punches from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurniawan is trying to get back to full guard.

Kurniawan is defending against the submission attempts here by Holt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arlie Holt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Holt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Holt gets tackled into the cage by Kurniawan. Kurniawan maintains the clinch.
Kurniawan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holt is keeping busy.

Kurniawan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurniawan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurniawan throws a combination that misses

and Holt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kurniawan has one foot on Holt's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurniawan wants to clinch but Holt slips to the side

and Holt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Holt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kurniawan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holt.

Holt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kurniawan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Holt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kurniawan is just riding it out for now. Holt eventually gives up the hold.
Holt lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt controlling the action here.
Holt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kurniawan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holt throws a big right hand that misses.
Holt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurniawan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holt connects with a couple of short punches.
Holt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurniawan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holt is really struggling to control Kurniawan but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kurniawan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holt is aware though and is defending well.
Kurniawan is breathing heavily.
Holt slips nicely into half guard.
Holt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Holt is looking to take a break and control but Kurniawan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holt scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holt prevents Kurniawan from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Holt.
Holt stalling away here and it's allowed Kurniawan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kurniawan striking off his back but it's not causing Holt any problems.
Holt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurniawan can do to turn this around?
Holt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Holt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Holt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kurniawan dives on top into guard.

Holt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Holt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andy Kurniawan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kurniawan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holt's head.

Kurniawan moves into the clinch successfully.

Kurniawan pulls guard.
Kurniawan wants to stand but Holt is controlling the position.
Holt won't allow Kurniawan to sweep him here.
Holt landing some decent shots from guard.
Holt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Holt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holt throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holt 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.

Holt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kurniawan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holt postures up and lands a big shot to Kurniawan's brow.

Kurniawan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kurniawan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Holt stands up and waves to Kurniawan to follow him.
Holt circles away from the clinch attempt

and Holt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Kurniawan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurniawan wants to clinch

and Holt counters with a shoot takedown. Kurniawan fights it but they end up in guard.

Kurniawan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kurniawan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holt lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kurniawan pulls guard effortlessly.
Holt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Holt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kurniawan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holt controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurniawan has momentary wrist control but Holt slips an elbow through the middle.
Kurniawan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holt is one step ahead there.
Holt lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holt controlling from the top position.
Holt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Holt is working Kurniawan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arlie Holt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurniawan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Kurniawan.
I think Kurniawan 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andy Kurniawan!