PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hawk Hollow (ranked 2205 p4p, 2296 weight class) and Eddie Wilson (ranked 184 p4p, 189 weight class). Hollow comes to the cage accompanied by Hopi Snake Dance. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hollow
vs
Wilson

169 cm
28
154
10 - 4 - 1

180 cm
27
149
8 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hawk Hollow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Hollow throws a shot to the body.
Wilson misses with a right hand
and Hollow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Hollow.
Wilson catches Hollow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hollow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hollow sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hollow lands a really nice looking cross but Wilson seems unphased.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hollow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Hollow misses with a looping left.
Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hollow throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollow misses with a hook to the body
and Wilson counters with a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Wilson.
Hollow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Good work by Hollow as he checks the leg kick.
Hollow fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wilson just manages to avoid it.
Hollow slips a straight right by Wilson.
Hollow lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Wilson coming out on top.
Hollow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Hollow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hollow can pounce on him.
Hollow dodges the punch combination from Wilson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Hollow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hawk Hollow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Wilson.
Hollow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilson scores with the left hand. Hollow knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wilson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hollow misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollow misses the target.
Hollow is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
Wilson moves to clinch but Hollow breaks away
and Hollow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hollow checks it well.
Hollow lands the left hand.
Hollow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Hollow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hollow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hollow checks a leg kick.
Hollow swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Wilson takes a swing at Hollow's ribcage but misses.
Hollow looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Hollow tries to land a front kick but Wilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hollow 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.
Hollow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson connects with a nice looking jab.

Wilson shoots in and bounces Hollow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hollow has wrist control.
Hollow has his hands on Wilson's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson trying to control but Hollow is working from the bottom.
Hollow is pulling down on Wilson's head to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Wilson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wilson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hollow keeps working.
Wilson with the ground and pound but Hollow uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wilson pushing down on Hollow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hollow!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollow regains half guard.
Hollow is not content to let Wilson control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hollow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hollow controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hollow keeps working.
Eddie Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Hollow wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy.
Hollow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hollow is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Hollow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Wilson tries to pass to full mount but Hollow defends it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilson connects with a looping right hand.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Hollow counters with a left to the body.
Hollow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilson.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hollow has time to react.
Hollow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and Hollow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilson jabs Hollow right on the nose. Hollow blinks but takes it well.
Hollow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilson.
Hollow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson moves out of range as Hollow strikes.
Hollow looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Hollow misses the target.
Hollow misses with a low kick.

Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hollow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hollow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Wilson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hollow has wrist control.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Hollow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson cracks Hollow with a solid left hand.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson lands a couple of elbows.
Wilson postures up in Hollow's guard and throws a big left but Hollow blocks it.
Wilson is working Hollow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hollow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollow.
Hollow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hollow slips under a jab.
Hollow is looking to score with low kicks.
Wilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson lands with a straight right. Hollow didn't see that one coming.
Wilson blocks a low kick nicely.
Wilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Eddie Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hollow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hollow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hollow feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hollow thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollow takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Hollow scores with a push kick.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hollow.
Hollow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eddie Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Hollow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hollow cracks Wilson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hollow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Hollow.
Hollow scores with a jab to the body.
Hollow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilson at a distance.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hollow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Hollow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hollow scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hollow gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hollow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hollow misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Hollow misses.
Hollow lands a nice looking body kick.
Wilson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Hollow is out of range.
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hollow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilson, as that shot connected.
Hawk Hollow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk Hollow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hollow misses with a body shot.
Hollow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hollow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wilson checks it well.
Wilson swings for the body but Hollow moves out of range.
Wilson scores with a head kick.
Hollow takes one to the chin there.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hollow.
Wilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hollow.
Wilson connects with a jab.
Wilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Hollow in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hollow's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Hollow tenderised Wilson's leg. Wilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilson cracks Hollow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hollow.
Hollow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hollow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Wilson finds it's way through Hollow's defenses.
Wilson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hollow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hollow missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hollow.
Eddie Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hollow gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eddie Wilson.
Well Wilson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Wilson!
In defeat, Hawk Hollow stepped up to the mic, saying 'Feast upon my pain, peasants. For you will surely go hungry before this war is over. Shhhhh! Do you hear those chains? The Snake is never too far away. Follow Him.'.