PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Kramer (ranked 355 p4p, 489 weight class) and DeShaun Dupree Holton (ranked 49 p4p, 65 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kramer
vs
Dupree Holton

197 cm
24
213
10 - 7 - 0

190 cm
27
215
14 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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BANZAI NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Kramer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeShaun Dupree Holton!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kramer shoots in and gets a takedown into Dupree Holton's guard.

Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dupree Holton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dupree Holton is pulling down on Kramer's head to control his posture.
Kramer is pushing down on Dupree Holton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dupree Holton is fighting to maintain full guard but Kramer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kramer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dupree Holton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Kramer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Kramer seems to be working for a kimura but Dupree Holton defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton moves into full guard.
Kramer advances to half guard.
Kramer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Dupree Holton is defending well.

Kramer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kramer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupree Holton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dupree Holton keeping control of the position.

Kramer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dupree Holton sees it coming and defends easily.

Kramer seems to be working for a kimura but Dupree Holton defends the submission attempt.
Dupree Holton is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Kramer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dupree Holton sees it coming and defends easily.
Dupree Holton gets full guard.
Dupree Holton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dupree Holton is trying to control the position but Kramer postures up.
Dupree Holton pulls Kramer in close to prevent any damage.
Kramer stopping the sweep attempt from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton is adopting a defensive guard.
Kramer advances position into side control!

Kramer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer moves into full mount!
Kramer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dupree Holton is trying desperately to improve position.
Dupree Holton is still trying to improve position.

Kramer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Kramer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dupree Holton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dupree Holton and Kramer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dupree Holton is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dupree Holton regains half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Kramer is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Kramer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dupree Holton sees it coming and defends easily.
Dupree Holton trying to control here.
Kramer looks to land a strike but Dupree Holton avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kramer being controlled here momentarily.
Kramer is looking to advance position but Dupree Holton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kramer is squirming around, avoiding Dupree Holton's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Kramer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dupree Holton fails to land the takedown.
Dupree Holton fails with the takedown

and Kramer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dupree Holton's guard.
Kramer advances to half guard.

Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dupree Holton defends it well.
We've been informed that Dupree Holton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kramer working over Dupree Holton with some ground and pound. Dupree Holton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kramer seems to be looking for submissions.
Kramer trying to pass the guard but Dupree Holton defending well.

Kramer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kramer is working for a kimura but Dupree Holton is defending it quite comfortably.
Kramer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dupree Holton is trying to get back to full guard.

Kramer is working for a kimura but Dupree Holton is defending it quite comfortably.

Kramer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupree Holton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Kramer postures 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.

Kramer is working for a kimura but Dupree Holton is defending it quite comfortably.
Dupree Holton wants to get back to full guard.
Kramer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dupree Holton wants to improve his position but Kramer is controlling well.

Kramer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupree Holton has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kramer lands a nice short elbow.
Dupree Holton wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dupree Holton defends it well.
Kramer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dupree Holton is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold.
Kramer prevents Dupree Holton from improving his position.
Kramer drops an elbow to the side of Dupree Holton's head.
Dupree Holton is looking for a sweep. Kramer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kramer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer throws a strike but Dupree Holton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kramer postures up.
Kramer throwing strikes but missing.
Kramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Dupree Holton is retaining full guard.

Kramer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dupree Holton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kramer has Dupree Holton in his guard.

Kramer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dupree Holton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramer can't keep his opponent in guard - Dupree Holton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Dupree Holton wants to work for an arm triangle but Kramer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Kramer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kramer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dupree Holton sneaks back into half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Kramer is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Dupree Holton is defending against the submission attempts here by Kramer.
Jon Kramer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kramer is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer won't allow Dupree Holton to sweep him here.
Kramer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dupree Holton's head.
Kramer advances to half guard.
Dupree Holton is looking for a sweep. Kramer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kramer is looking for a kimura but Dupree Holton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage.
Dupree Holton tries to roll over but Kramer keeps him under control.

Kramer is working for a kimura but Dupree Holton is defending it quite comfortably.
Kramer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dupree Holton can do to turn this around?
Dupree Holton is pressing down on Kramer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kramer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Kramer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dupree Holton controls the pace.
Dupree Holton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.

Kramer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dupree Holton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupree Holton slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kramer looking for submissions off his back.
Dupree Holton trying to pass the guard but Kramer defending well.

Kramer looking for submissions off his back.
Dupree Holton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kramer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kramer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kramer is trying to get back to full guard.
Kramer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kramer.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kramer wants to sweep here but Dupree Holton controlling him for the moment.

Kramer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Kramer keeping full guard, as Dupree Holton tries to pass.

Kramer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dupree Holton is aware though and is defending well.
Dupree Holton pushing down on Kramer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kramer wants to improve his position but Dupree Holton is controlling well.
Dupree Holton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kramer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramer is looking for a sweep. Dupree Holton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kramer actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kramer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupree Holton pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Kramer clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kramer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dupree Holton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kramer pinned against the cage. Kramer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kramer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dupree Holton dives in for a single leg takedown but Kramer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dupree Holton has his takedown stuffed

and Kramer counters by clinching up.
Jon Kramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeShaun Dupree Holton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kramer decides to pull guard.
Kramer keeping full guard, as Dupree Holton tries to pass.
Dupree Holton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Kramer is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dupree Holton throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kramer's body to avoid the submission. Kramer has instead reached around Dupree Holton's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kramer arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jon Kramer!
Jon Kramer retains his light heavyweight title!