PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bibi (ranked 2364 p4p, 3414 weight class) and Honza Hohol (ranked 311 p4p, 404 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bibi
vs
Hohol

185 cm
27
200
12 - 9 - 0

184 cm
24
192
10 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

NARCOS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Bibi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Honza Hohol!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hohol is defended easily by Bibi.

Hohol gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bibi is trying to get back to full guard.
Bibi gets back to full guard.

Bibi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hohol defends well.
Bibi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hohol connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohol works over Bibi with some ground and pound from guard.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Bibi blocks nicely.
Hohol scoring with punches to the head and body.

Bibi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hohol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bibi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hohol has managed to get both his arms back between Bibi's legs - danger averted.
Hohol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hohol scoring with some ground and pound.
Bibi has Hohol pulled in close to control his posture.
Hohol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bibi is keeping the position for now.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Bibi blocks nicely.
Hohol scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hohol postures up in Bibi's guard and throws a big left but Bibi blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohol landing with the ground and pound.
Hohol throws a strike but Bibi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hohol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hohol prevents Bibi from improving his position.
Hohol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bibi tries to get to full guard but Hohol has control of the leg.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bibi's head.
Hohol thows a huge punch but Bibi dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol working the head and body with strikes.
Bibi gets back to full guard.

Hohol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bibi looking for a guillotine here but Hohol defends easily.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bibi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Bibi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hohol postures up and lands a big shot to Bibi's brow.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bibi's head.
Hohol scoring with punches to the head and body.

Bibi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hohol cracks Bibi with a solid left hand.
Bibi working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hohol with a nice head shot there.

Bibi is looking for a triangle but Hohol pushes his legs off easily.
Hohol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hohol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hohol stands up over Bibi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Bibi is rocked!
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bibi has his foot on Hohol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hohol works his way back into a safe position though.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Bibi has wrist control.
Hohol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hohol won't allow Bibi to sweep him here.

Hohol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hohol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hohol clinches with his opponent.
Bibi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hohol looking for a takedown.

Hohol has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bibi is trying to keep an underhook but Hohol manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bibi tries to roll over but Hohol keeps him under control.

Bibi actively working from the bottom here.
Hohol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohol working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Honza Hohol has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol is nestled in close to Bibi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hohol lands a nice short elbow.
Bibi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hohol lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bibi is looking to improve his position.
Hohol slips a nice elbow through Bibi's hands, connecting with Bibi's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bibi is looking for a sweep. Hohol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hohol connects with a nice short shot to Bibi's temple.
Bibi wants to control but Hohol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hohol is nestled in close to Bibi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bibi to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Bibi working for a triangle but Hohol defends it easily.

Bibi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hohol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hohol distracts Bibi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hohol stands up over Bibi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohol landing with the ground and pound.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.

Bibi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hohol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hohol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hohol works over Bibi with some ground and pound from guard.
Bibi trying to keep a closed guard but Hohol is proving a slippery customer.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bibi's head.
Bibi wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bibi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hohol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hohol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hohol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bibi's head.
Hohol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bibi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hohol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Bibi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hohol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hohol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hohol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Bibi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Bibi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bibi's head.

Bibi has his foot on Hohol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hohol works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Bibi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hohol is aware though and is defending well.
Hohol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
Oh Bibi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Bibi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hohol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bibi seems to have got his legs back now.
Hohol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hohol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohol works over Bibi with some ground and pound from guard.
Hohol landing some decent shots from guard.
Bibi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol is in close to Bibi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hohol has Bibi up against the cage in a clinch.
Hohol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hohol prevents a body shot from Bibi.

Hohol has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bibi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bibi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hohol is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bibi up.
Hohol softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hohol lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bibi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hohol. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hohol keeps control of the position as Bibi tries to break free.
Hohol cracks Bibi with a big right hand from the back mount! Bibi immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Hohol takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honza Hohol!