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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Holdrock (ranked 26013 p4p, 4166 weight class) and Bridger Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Holdrock could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bridger Andrade's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Holdrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bridger Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holdrock misses with a head kick.
Holdrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holdrock lands a really nice looking cross but Andrade seems unphased.
Holdrock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holdrock missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bridger Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade blocks a head kick by Holdrock.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Holdrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holdrock throwing a counter right hand but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Andrade has Holdrock pushed against the cage.
Holdrock prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade jumps guard but Holdrock stands there with Andrade around his waist. Andrade gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luke Holdrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bridger Andrade.
Holdrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holdrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holdrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holdrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade tries a body shot but Holdrock blocks it.
Holdrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade tries to pull guard but Holdrock holds him up against the cage and eventually Andrade drops back down to his feet.
Andrade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holdrock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holdrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holdrock defends it nicely.
Andrade swats away the attempt to clinch by Holdrock.
Andrade wants to counter with a clinch but Holdrock pushes him away.
Andrade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holdrock is looking to counter punch.
Holdrock moves out of range of the body kick from Andrade.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Holdrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holdrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holdrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Andrade's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holdrock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andrade pressing his opponent against the cage.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Holdrock.
Holdrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holdrock after a bit of a struggle.
Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Holdrock.
Holdrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holdrock takes the fight into the clinch.
Holdrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade is trying to pull guard but Holdrock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holdrock tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrade tries to pull guard but Holdrock won't allow it.
Andrade tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holdrock smiles and moves away.
Andrade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holdrock's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Holdrock misses the target.
Holdrock sets himself, and Andrade steps forward looking for the clinch! Holdrock avoids it this time.
Holdrock tries to keep at a distance but Andrade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andrade tries to score a body lock takedown but Holdrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Holdrock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holdrock tries to keep at a distance but Andrade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holdrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holdrock misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andrade is looking for a takedown.
Holdrock is working Andrade over against the cage.
Andrade jumps guard and drags Holdrock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holdrock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holdrock throws a big right hand that misses.
Holdrock throwing strikes from guard but Andrade blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holdrock wants to control from the top but Andrade keeps moving.
Holdrock postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Holdrock trying to control but Andrade is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luke Holdrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bridger Andrade.
Holdrock misses the shot to the body.
Andrade scores with a jab to the body.
Andrade shoots in and drives through. Holdrock sprawls well.
Holdrock is looking to counter punch.
Andrade shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holdrock counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holdrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Andrade misses
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holdrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrade.
Andrade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holdrock has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Holdrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holdrock misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andrade.
Andrade breaks the clinch.
Holdrock avoids the head kick by Andrade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade drops his hands momentarily and Holdrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Andrade moves into the clinch successfully.
Holdrock working aggressively here.
Holdrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrade can do to turn this around?
Holdrock has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Holdrock can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Andrade jumps guard but Holdrock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holdrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Andrade is stalling here.
Andrade breaks the clinch.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrade throws a lazy body kick
and Holdrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Holdrock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holdrock cracks Andrade with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Holdrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrade with a poor takedown
and Holdrock counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade clinches up with Holdrock and pushes him back against the cage.
Luke Holdrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andrade tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holdrock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrade takes a shot to the head.
Holdrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrade wants to take the fight to the mat but Holdrock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holdrock checks a leg kick.
Holdrock stuffs the takedown.
Holdrock throws a counter high kick but Andrade was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Holdrock dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Holdrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holdrock tries to sprawl but Andrade drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Holdrock makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Holdrock moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Holdrock.
Holdrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andrade on the side of the head.
Luke Holdrock is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holdrock with a hook.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Holdrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Holdrock. No joy for Andrade on that attempt.
Andrade tries to clinch but Holdrock is having none of it.
Andrade staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade tries to clinch up.
Holdrock is looking to counter punch.
Andrade shoots in for a double leg but Holdrock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrade tries to clinch
and Holdrock counters with a monster head kick that knocks Andrade out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luke Holdrock!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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