PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Holloway (ranked 24655 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Frost (ranked 5498 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Holloway
vs
Frost

210 cm
19
278 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Frost!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Topper Green and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holloway has taken the fight to the clinch.

Holloway pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holloway holds on and takes a little breather.
Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Holloway.
Holloway lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Holloway gets to his feet - Frost follows without any prompting.
Frost looks to land a combination but Holloway avoids it well.
Holloway seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holloway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Frost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holloway counters with a nice body kick.
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holloway.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holloway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost misses with a double jab
and Holloway finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Frost looks winded!
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Frost.

Holloway shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Frost is trying to defend but Holloway finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Holloway decides to stand and escape the position.
Frost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holloway.

Frost tries to keep at a distance but Holloway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holloway tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.

Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
Nick Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holloway counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Holloway misses with a takedown attempt - Frost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nick Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holloway counters with a nice body kick.
Holloway darts in looking for a takedown but Frost gets double underhooks and turns Holloway into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Holloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holloway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Holloway.

Holloway looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Holloway stands and steps away. Frost gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Holloway throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Frost was covering up waiting for the punch and Holloway finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Holloway content to stall in guard here.

Holloway gets to his feet. Frost looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Frost throws a right hand that Holloway ducks under and follows up with a left that Holloway also avoids with ease.

Frost tries to sprawl but Holloway drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Holloway stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Frost to get to his feet.

Holloway rushes Frost and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Holloway as the two fighters clinch.
Holloway working Frost over with knees to the body.

Holloway pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holloway is on top in guard.

Holloway postures up and lands a big shot to Frost's brow.
Holloway sitting in guard here, content to control.

Holloway decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Frost, up you get!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Frost enables Holloway to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frost manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Holloway gets to his feet - Frost follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Holloway dives in and scores a takedown into Frost's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frost trying to control the position.

Holloway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've been informed that Frost has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Frost enables Holloway to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frost manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Holloway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bryan Holloway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch but Frost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Holloway is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Holloway backs off Frost throws a huge counter combo but Holloway manages to avoid it all.

Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
Frost tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Holloway tries for a takedown. No joy.
Frost trying to stall but Holloway improves his position.
Frost is trying to break free.
Frost is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holloway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Holloway pulls guard.
Frost wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving.
Holloway manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frost manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Holloway gets to his feet - Frost follows without any prompting.
Holloway lands a nice looking kick to the body. Frost takes a step back to recover.

Holloway closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Frost quickly recovers to half guard.
Frost wants to stand back up but Holloway manages to pass into side control.

Holloway has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Frost misses with a combination
and Holloway counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frost tries to sprawl but Holloway drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Holloway decides to stand up.
Danga de danga de dang - Holloway scores with a four punch combination!

Holloway looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Frost!
You can see the frustration on Frost's face as Holloway controls the position.
Holloway lands some shots froms side control.
Holloway slows the pace down.

Holloway stands up and beckons Frost to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost slaps away a takedown attempt from Holloway, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Holloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Holloway instigates a clinch.

Holloway gets control of Frost's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holloway will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Frost stands up and waves to Holloway to follow him.
Bryan Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.

Frost gets caught flat footed, as Holloway shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Frost wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Holloway manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Holloway dominated that second round.
That's time! Holloway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Holloway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Frost misses with the combination.
No luck for Holloway with that takedown attempt.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holloway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?

Holloway gets a double leg takedown into Frost's guard.
Frost wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Holloway is now in half guard.

Holloway decides to stand and escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holloway stands up and waves to Frost to follow him.

Holloway moves into range and clinches up with Frost.
Frost tries a knee to the head but Holloway blocks it.
Holloway pushes Frost back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Holloway jumps guard.
Frost trying to control but Holloway is working from the bottom.
Holloway trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frost's guard.

Holloway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Frost throws a combination that misses
and Holloway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Holloway scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Holloway decides to stand up, so the ref orders Frost to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
Holloway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Holloway ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holloway no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Holloway doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.

Holloway looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holloway is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Frost gets to his feet. Holloway looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Holloway throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Frost tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holloway is in Frost's guard.
Holloway is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frost is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Holloway stands up from Frost's guard - Holloway perhaps looking for a knockout.

Holloway throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Frost tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holloway is in Frost's guard.
Nick Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan Holloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bryan Holloway overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holloway slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Holloway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holloway, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

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