PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Holloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron The Nerd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Holloway
vs
The Nerd

175 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron The Nerd!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Nerd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holloway swinging wildly here.
The Nerd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Nerd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Nerd throws a left and a right that both miss

and Holloway counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holloway.

Holloway breaks from the clinch.
Holloway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Nerd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Nerd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holloway counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab from The Nerd.

It looks like Michael Holloway has been cut.
Holloway lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Holloway throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Nerd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Nerd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Holloway counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holloway.
The Nerd misses with the head strike.
The Nerd blocks an elbow strike from Holloway.
Holloway has The Nerd pressed against the cage.
Holloway has The Nerd pressed against the cage, preventing The Nerd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Nerd working hard to break the clinch.
Holloway avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Nerd tries to circle away but Holloway has him pinned against the cage.
Holloway lands a knee to the body.

Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Nerd throws a combination that misses
and Holloway counters with a one-two to the body.
The Nerd looks gassed!
The Nerd throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Nerd misses with a double jab
and Holloway counters with a two punch combo.
Holloway tries to bum rush The Nerd with a series of wild strikes but The Nerd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from The Nerd misses its intended target.
The Nerd throws a left and a right that both miss

and Holloway counters by clinching up.
Holloway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The Nerd working hard to break the clinch.
Holloway lands a good knee to the midsection. The Nerd won't want to take too many of those.

Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from The Nerd misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holloway has closed the distance and engaged The Nerd in a clinch.
Holloway leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Nerd is trying to break the clinch but Holloway is controlling him.

Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Nerd takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Holloway darts in and clinches The Nerd up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Holloway breaks from the clinch.
Holloway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holloway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Nerd counters with a two punch combo.
The Nerd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Nerd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holloway counters with a three punch combo that has The Nerd backing up. The Nerd nods at Holloway to acknowledge the strikes.
The Nerd misses with a few strikes there.
The Nerd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holloway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Nerd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Holloway counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Nerd misses with a double jab

and Holloway counters by moving into the clinch.
Holloway looking to stall.
The Nerd wants to get back to striking at distance but Holloway won't allow it.
The Nerd tries to break the clinch but Holloway is controlling the position.
The Nerd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Nerd has had enough of the clinch but Holloway keeps him there for the moment.
The Nerd is trying to break free.
The Nerd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Nerd as Holloway tries to tie him up.
The Nerd is trying to push Holloway away but Holloway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Nerd has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Holloway is stalling here.
Holloway is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Holloway unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Nerd working hard to break the clinch.
The Nerd throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
The Nerd swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Nerd is trying to break the clinch but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.

Holloway breaks from the clinch.
The Nerd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holloway counters with a one-two to the body.
Holloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Nerd misses with a double jab
and Holloway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holloway throws a series of punches but The Nerd moves out of range.
The Nerd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from The Nerd misses
and Holloway counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from The Nerd misses.
Holloway tries to bum rush The Nerd with a series of wild strikes but The Nerd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Nerd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Holloway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Holloway's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The Nerd tries to bum rush Holloway with a series of wild strikes but Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holloway throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Nerd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holloway.
The Nerd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holloway throws a combination that misses
and The Nerd counters with a three punch combo that has Holloway backing up. Holloway nods at The Nerd to acknowledge the strikes.
Aaron The Nerd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for The Nerd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Nerd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holloway.
The Nerd lands a jab-cross combination.
Holloway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Nerd misses with a double jab

and Holloway holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holloway.
The Nerd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holloway stalling against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Nerd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Nerd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Holloway creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holloway is trying to stall.

Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holloway avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Nerd tries to bum rush Holloway with a series of wild strikes but Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Nerd throws a left and a right that both miss

and Holloway counters by clinching up.
The Nerd is trying to break the clinch but Holloway is controlling him.
The Nerd is trying to force a seperation but Holloway has the dominant position.
Holloway keeps control of The Nerd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holloway lands a nice knee to the body.
Holloway is stalling here.
The Nerd wants to get back to striking at distance but Holloway won't allow it.
Holloway has The Nerd pressed against the cage, preventing The Nerd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Nerd misses with a punch on the inside.

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.
Holloway crunches a lovely knee into The Nerd's ribcage.
Holloway is working The Nerd over against the cage.
Holloway using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holloway stalling.

Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Holloway.
The Nerd throws a left and a right that both miss

and Holloway counters by moving into the clinch.
The Nerd is looking to break free of the clinch but Holloway has double underhooks.
Holloway drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Nerd working hard to break the clinch.
Holloway looking to slow down the pace here.
The Nerd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holloway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Nerd's efforts to push away.
The Nerd has had enough of the clinch but Holloway keeps him there for the moment.

Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Nerd throws a left and a right that both miss

and Holloway moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Nerd has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Holloway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holloway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Nerd's efforts to push away.
The Nerd is trying to force a seperation but Holloway has the dominant position.
The Nerd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Nerd wants to break the clinch but can't.

Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from The Nerd. Those never looked like landing.
The Nerd falls off balance throwing a combination

and Holloway moves into the clinch.
The Nerd is trying to break the clinch but Holloway is controlling him.
Holloway landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Nerd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holloway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holloway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Nerd.

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.
The Nerd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Holloway counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holloway.
The Nerd is trying to break the clinch but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
The Nerd is trying to break the clinch but Holloway is controlling him.
Holloway unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Nerd takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Nerd tries to circle away but Holloway has him pinned against the cage.
Holloway has The Nerd pressed against the cage, preventing The Nerd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Nerd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Nerd is trying to force a seperation but Holloway has the dominant position.
The Nerd tries to break the clinch but Holloway is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from The Nerd fails to land.
Holloway connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Nerd's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holloway.
Holloway scores a nice knee to the body.
The Nerd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway is pushing The Nerd up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A frustrated look appears on The Nerd's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Holloway avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Holloway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Holloway's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Holloway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holloway lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Holloway obliges.
The Nerd is trying to break the clinch but Holloway is controlling him.

The Nerd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Nerd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holloway counters with a two punch combo.
Holloway is looking to clinch.
The Nerd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Holloway counters by clinching up.
Holloway prevents The Nerd from breaking the clinch.
The Nerd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Nerd swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Nerd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
The Nerd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holloway putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Nerd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Nerd is trying to push Holloway away but Holloway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Holloway breaks the clinch.
Michael Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Nerd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Nerd misses with a double jab
and Holloway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Holloway blocking some punches.
The Nerd tries to break the clinch but Holloway is controlling the position.
Holloway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Nerd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Nerd wants to break free but Holloway has control.
Holloway blocking some punches.

Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A right-left combo lands from The Nerd.
The Nerd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holloway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Holloway has closed the distance and engaged The Nerd in a clinch.

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.
The Nerd is trying to break the clinch but Holloway is controlling him.
Holloway lands a nice knee to the body.
Holloway keeps control of The Nerd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
Holloway changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Nerd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Nerd misses with the combination.
Holloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holloway dodges the punch combination from The Nerd.
The Nerd throws a series of punches but Holloway avoids them all with ease.
The Nerd throws a lazy uppercut

and Holloway counters by moving into the clinch.
The Nerd wants to break free but Holloway has control.
The Nerd misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from The Nerd fails to land.
The Nerd is looking to break free of the clinch but Holloway has double underhooks.
Holloway effectively controlling the action here.

Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by The Nerd as he connects with a hook.
The Nerd stalks Holloway and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holloway's face. Holloway staggers backwards, shaken.
Holloway scores with a decent looking hook.
The Nerd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Nerd misses with a two punch combination.
The Nerd misses with a combination

and Holloway counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on The Nerd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Nerd wants to break free but Holloway has control.
Holloway tries a knee to the head but The Nerd blocks it.
Holloway pressing his opponent against the cage.
The Nerd throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.

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.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A knee to the head by Holloway.
The Nerd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holloway tries to stall but The Nerd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Holloway manages to break the clinch.
The Nerd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holloway.
The Nerd throws a left and a right that both miss

and Holloway counters by clinching up.
The Nerd is trying to break the clinch but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Holloway is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Nerd tries to break free but Holloway pushes him back against the cage.
The Nerd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Nerd misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Nerd tries to circle away but Holloway has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Holloway breaks the clinch.
Holloway moves out of range as The Nerd strikes.

Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Nerd, pushing him back against the cage.
Aaron The Nerd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Holloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from The Nerd fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Holloway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holloway 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Holloway!