PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Klimera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur Klimera has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Klimera
vs
Holland

192 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Klimera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Holland!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holland as he avoids it easily.

Klimera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Holland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Klimera throws a big right hand that misses.

Holland pushes Klimera off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Klimera blocks a head kick by Holland.
Klimera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Klimera avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holland.
Nice jab there from Holland.

It looks like Artur Klimera has been cut.

Klimera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Klimera is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimera sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klimera's guard.
Holland trying to stand up but can't free himself from Klimera's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holland wants to stand and escape but instead Klimera has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two 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.
Klimera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holland swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Holland pushes Klimera off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Some wild striking there from Holland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland connects with the punch.
Holland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tom Holland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klimera throws an overhand right that lands on Holland's shoulder, as Holland tries to avoid the shot.
Holland throws a head kick but Klimera moves out of range.
Holland moves out of range of the body kick from Klimera.
Holland throws a head kick but Klimera moves out of range.
Klimera blocks a head kick by Holland.
Klimera tries to clinch up but Holland circles away and keeps his distance.
Klimera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Klimera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Holland wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holland has one foot on Klimera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Holland fails to land with a series of punches.
Holland throws a series of punches but Klimera moves out of range.
Holland throws and low kick but Klimera moves out of range easily.
Klimera throws the kick towards the body but Holland avoids it.
Holland throws a sloppy head kick and Klimera moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Holland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Artur Klimera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Holland takes a swing at Klimera's ribcage but misses.
Holland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holland tries to clinch up.
Klimera tries to clinch up.
Holland tries to clinch but Klimera moves out of range.

Klimera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Klimera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Holland is looking to get to half guard.
Klimera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holland is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland wants to get back to his feet.
Klimera landing strikes, looking to finish!

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.
Klimera avoids the attempt from Holland to control.
Holland is trying to escape the mount.
Klimera fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Klimera controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimera tries to control but Holland wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klimera throwing strikes but Holland recovers to half guard. A much better position.

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 pushes Klimera off looking to stand but Klimera dives back in and keeps control.

Klimera stands up from half guard.
Holland throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Holland does no damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holland misses with the combination.
Holland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artur Klimera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Klimera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Artur Klimera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Holland misses with a hook.
Holland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klimera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Klimera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klimera.
Klimera takes a kick to the side of the head.

Holland closes the distance and clinches.

Klimera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Holland uses from the top position.
Holland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Holland stands and steps away. Klimera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holland throws a nice head kick!
Klimera just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimera on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimera looks to land a body kick but Holland moved away.
Holland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klimera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klimera.
A cross from Holland lands.
Klimera looks for a takedown but Holland sprawls well.
Holland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Klimera moves into range and clinches up with Holland.
Klimera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Holland tries to break free but Klimera pushes him back against the cage.

Holland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holland throws a head kick that misses

and Klimera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Holland pushes Klimera off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Klimera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Holland sneaks out the side door and pushes Klimera away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Klimera. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Holland closes the distance and pushes Klimera back into the cage.
Klimera tries to pull guard but Holland won't allow it.
Holland working Klimera over with knees to the body.
Klimera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holland's efforts to push away.
Holland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klimera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holland's efforts to push away.
Klimera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holland wants to break free but Klimera has control.
Holland wants to get back to striking at distance but Klimera won't allow it.
Holland works on Klimera's body with a couple of short punches.

Klimera breaks the clinch.
Holland throws a front kick that sends Klimera stumbling back into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Klimera.
Holland misses with a wild body shot.
Holland throws a head kick that half lands.
Some wild striking there from Holland.
Holland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holland wants it to stay on the feet.
Holland tries to clinch there but Klimera circles away.

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.
Klimera fails in his attempt to clinch.

Holland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klimera, pushing him back against the cage.
Klimera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holland pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holland plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Klimera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holland dips to his left and cracks Klimera with an uppercut!
Holland throws a sloppy head kick

and Klimera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Klimera.
Klimera is pushing down on Holland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holland is fighting to maintain full guard but Klimera has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klimera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holland controlling the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Klimera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Klimera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Klimera!