PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Holman (ranked 24470 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Poirier (ranked 4934 p4p, 0 weight class). Solomon Holman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Holman
vs
Poirier

200 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

167 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Solomon Holman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dustin Poirier!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poirier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poirier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Poirier takes the fight into the clinch.
Holman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poirier to keep the fight standing.
Holman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Holman taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Poirier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Poirier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Poirier has control of Holman's left arm, preventing Holman from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Poirier can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poirier is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holman looking to control.
Poirier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Poirier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poirier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Poirier has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Poirier won't allow Holman to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holman pulls Poirier in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holman being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Poirier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holman!
Poirier just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poirier is trying to get an arm triangle but Holman is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poirier has knee on belly momentarily but Holman bucks him off and regains half guard.

Poirier decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Holman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Poirier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poirier wants to control but Holman is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Poirier misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poirier is looking to take a break and control but Holman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Poirier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Poirier forces Holman back against the cage and clinches.
Holman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Poirier just stands there and leans against the cage.

Poirier gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Holman trying to control from the bottom.
Poirier with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Poirier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holman is trying to stand back up but Poirier is controlling him
Poirier is taking a breather. Holman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Poirier stands up and beckons Holman to join him on the feet.

Poirier bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Poirier working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Poirier decides to stand back up. Poirier steps back and let's Holman get back to his feet.

Poirier drives through and clinches with Holman against the cage.

Holman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Poirier gets a double leg takedown into Holman's guard.

Holman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Poirier is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Holman drags the fight down to the ground.
Poirier throwing strikes from guard but Holman blocks nicely.
Poirier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holman keeping full guard, as Poirier tries to pass.
Poirier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Poirier wanted to stand there but Holman had control of the position.
Holman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holman pulls Poirier in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Poirier pushes Holman up against the cage in a clinch.

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.

Poirier successfully pulls guard.
Poirier trying to control the position here.
Holman throws a big right hand that misses.

Poirier is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holman has Poirier pressed against the cage, preventing Poirier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poirier walks away with a smile on his face. Holman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Holman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Poirier closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Poirier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Holman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poirier as he jumps to the side.
Holman shoots in for a takedown but Poirier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poirier follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Poirier closes the distance and clinches.
Holman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poirier walks away with a smile on his face. Holman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Holman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Poirier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Poirier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Poirier controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dustin Poirier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poirier scoring with some ground and pound.
Holman keeping moving, preventing Poirier from controlling successfully.
Poirier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poirier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Poirier lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poirier working some strikes from top position.

Holman is rocked!
Poirier controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oh Holman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Holman is working an open guard so Poirier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Poirier cracks Holman with a left hook right on the temple and Holman goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Poirier lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Holman is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Poirier!