PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Howard (ranked 4665 p4p, 4778 weight class) and Seck Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Howard
vs
Holland

185 cm
18
175
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
217
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes comics

Good wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jayson Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seck Holland!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holland closes the distance and clinches.
Howard has Holland pressed against the cage, preventing Holland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holland jumps guard but Howard stands there with Holland around his waist. Holland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Howard stops a takedown attempt from Holland.
Holland tries to pull guard but Howard holds him up against the cage and eventually Holland drops back down to his feet.
Jayson Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seck Holland.
Howard has had enough of the clinch but Holland keeps him there for the moment.

Holland breaks from the clinch.
Howard is looking to clinch but Holland is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Holland moves out of range easily.
Holland tries to counter with a clinch but Howard shakes him off and moves away.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jayson Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Holland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howard, pushing him back against the cage.
Holland struggles to land a body shot inside as Howard controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard lands a hook that snaps the head of Holland backwards.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Holland is controlling him.

Holland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howard doesn't manage to clinch there - Holland circles away.

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

Howard bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Howard dives in for a single leg takedown but Holland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Holland tries to pull guard but Howard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard gets underhooks to prevent Holland's takedown attempt.
Holland is trying to break the clinch but Howard has him pressed against the cage.
Holland fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Howard wants to break free but Holland has control.
Howard has Holland pressed against the cage, preventing Holland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howard smiles and moves away.
Howard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holland avoids the head kick by Howard.
Howard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A decent looking cross lands there for Howard.
Howard goes for a double leg but Holland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holland continues to drive forward.
Holland has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holland holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holland has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Howard after a bit of a struggle.
Holland is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Howard to keep the fight standing.
Holland working hard to break the clinch.
Howard wants to get back to striking at distance but Holland won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Howard's brow.
Holland tries to pull guard but Howard holds him up against the cage and eventually Holland drops back down to his feet.
Howard wants to get back to striking at distance but Holland won't allow it.

That's four 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.
Holland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howard has him pressed against the cage.
Howard is trying to force a seperation but Holland has the dominant position.
Howard has Holland pressed against the cage, preventing Holland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Howard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Howard blocks an uppercut.
Holland wants a takedown.

Holland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Howard is trying to keep an underhook but Holland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Howard is holding on to half guard well.
Holland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Howard is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Holland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Howard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Howard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holland avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard throws a head kick but Holland moves out of range.
Holland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howard dives in for a single leg takedown but Holland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Holland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland jumps guard but Howard stands there with Holland around his waist. Holland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Howard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holland can do to turn this around?
Holland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Howard gets underhooks to prevent Holland's takedown attempt.
Jayson Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seck Holland.
Holland fails to pull guard.
Holland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howard smiles and moves away.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holland feints the counter takedown.
Howard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holland.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holland is trying to counter with his kicks.
Howard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holland tries to avoid it but Howard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holland to the ground. Holland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holland closes the distance and pushes Howard back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Holland.
Holland jumps guard but Howard stands there with Holland around his waist. Holland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Holland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howard throws a head kick but Holland moves out of range.
Holland swats away the attempt to clinch by Howard.
Holland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Howard throws a head kick but Holland moves out of range.
Howard throws a head kick but Holland moves out of range.
Howard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard moves out of range of the body kick from Holland.

Holland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Howard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Holland wants to control for a moment but Howard uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Howard is refusing to be controlled, as Holland sits in half guard.
Howard is looking to control Holland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Howard avoid being mounted?
Holland wants to free his trapped foot but Howard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holland thows a huge punch but Howard dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Howard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holland controlling the pace.
Holland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Holland is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Holland tries to pass to full mount but Howard defends it.

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

Holland drives through with a takedown into Howard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jayson Howard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Howard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Howard has a takedown stuffed.
Holland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Holland drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Holland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holland trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howard is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland is still trying to improve position.
Howard wants to sweep here but Holland controlling him for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Holland looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Howard.
Holland dives in and grabs Howard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howard pushes down on Holland's head and hops out.
Holland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howard moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Howard!
Howard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howard as he avoids it easily.
Jayson Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seck Holland.
Howard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Holland shoots in for a takedown but Howard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard is looking for a counter combo.

Holland closes the distance and clinches.
Holland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howard smiles and moves away.
Holland closes the distance and clinches up with Howard, looking for a takedown. Holland pushes Howard against the cage but Howard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howard lands with a kick to the temple. Holland shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Howard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jayson Howard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howard throws a head kick but Holland moves out of range.
Howard shoots in and drives through. Holland sprawls well.
Jayson Howard is winning the standup battle so far.
Howard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard tries to clinch up but Holland circles away and keeps his distance.
Howard tries to land a front kick but Holland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holland flicks out a counter leg kick but Howard steps away.

Holland clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Holland tries to pull guard but Howard holds him up against the cage and eventually Holland drops back down to his feet.
Holland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howard pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard fails to land the takedown.
Holland tried to score with a low kick but Howard checks it.
Howard is looking for a counter combo.
Howard looks for the body kick but Holland saw that one coming.
Holland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howard sprawls well. Howard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holland gets slowly back to his feet.
Howard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Holland's head.
Seck Holland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jayson Howard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holland throws a half hearted mid kick.
Howard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holland.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Howard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Howard, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Jayson Howard!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Jayson Howard!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Jayson Howard!

Jayson Howard wins by unanimous decision!