PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Cullen
vs
Holliday

180 cm
23
201 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

188 cm
22
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cullen counters with a nice uppercut.
Cullen takes a swing at Holliday's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cullen throws a big shot that misses.
Holliday lands a nice shot that snaps Cullen's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Doc Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cullen. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Cullen.
Cullen throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Holliday misses with a takedown
and Cullen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cullen throws a lazy right hand but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holliday throws a right hand that misses
and Cullen counters with a series of strikes. Holliday will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cullen throws a right hand that misses
and Holliday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cullen counters by clinching up.
Richard Cullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Holliday.
Holliday has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cullen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A hook to the body from Cullen.
Holliday blocks an uppercut.
Holliday avoids a wild elbow strike from Cullen.
Cullen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen lands with a light punch inside.
Cullen presses Holliday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holliday looks gassed!
Cullen leaning against his opponent.
Cullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cullen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.

Holliday drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Holliday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Cullen gets to his feet - Holliday follows without any prompting.
Holliday has his takedown stuffed
and Cullen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cullen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cullen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holliday with a poor takedown
and Cullen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holliday thinking.
Cullen throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cullen counters with a straight right hand.
Holliday closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Holliday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cullen moves into the clinch.
Holliday tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cullen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Richard Cullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Holliday.

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.
Cullen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cullen lands a body punch.
Holliday is breathing heavily.
Holliday drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cullen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holliday tries to score a body lock takedown but Cullen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cullen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Holliday up against the cage.
Cullen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holliday.
Holliday tries to pull guard but Cullen won't allow it.
Cullen lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Cullen.
Cullen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cullen stalling.
Cullen lands with a left to the head.
Cullen lands an uppercut.
Cullen lands a shot to the body.
Cullen scores with a shot to the side of Holliday's head.
Cullen leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cullen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cullen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cullen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holliday or not.
Cullen can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
Cullen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Doc Holliday has been cut.
Cullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holliday has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cullen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holliday has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cullen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cullen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holliday prevents a body shot from Cullen.
Holliday blocks a body shot from Cullen.
Holliday is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Cullen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cullen slowing the pace effectively.
Cullen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cullen.
Cullen can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holliday tries to pull guard but Cullen won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Cullen.
Holliday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holliday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cullen misses with a knee strike.
Cullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Cullen.
Holliday tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cullen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cullen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holliday drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cullen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holliday misses with a lunging right hand
and Cullen counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holliday throws a right hand that misses
and Cullen counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cullen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doc Holliday's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cullen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Holliday swings widly with a right hand
and Cullen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cullen is looking to wear down Holliday with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cullen with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Cullen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holliday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cullen counters with a straight right hand.
Holliday with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cullen to score with a decent uppercut.
Holliday misses with a takedown
and Cullen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

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.
Holliday throws a poor cross that misses
and Cullen counters with a straight right hand.
Cullen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cullen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday swings widly with a right hand
and Cullen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holliday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cullen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holliday thinking.
Richard Cullen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holliday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cullen counters with a nice body shot.
Doc Holliday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard Cullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Holliday.
Holliday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holliday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cullen counters with a nice body shot.
Cullen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cullen duly obliges.
Cullen misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holliday drops his hands momentarily and Cullen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Cullen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cullen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Cullen!