PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry HolmN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and INERTE BASURA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BASURA has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Henry HolmN could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to INERTE BASURA's chin.

HolmN
vs
BASURA

186 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

195 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry HolmN!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, INERTE BASURA!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

HolmN rushes BASURA and presses him up against the cage.
BASURA looks gassed!

HolmN breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henry HolmN seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

HolmN gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

HolmN escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

HolmN has BASURA up against the cage in a clinch.

HolmN breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

HolmN drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

HolmN decides to take the fight back to the feet.

HolmN clinches up against the cage.

HolmN pulls guard successfully.
HolmN wants to stand up but BASURA is controlling him.
HolmN tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HolmN is looking to stand up but BASURA isn't so interested in that idea.
HolmN looking to hit a scissor sweep but BASURA is one step ahead there.

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.
HolmN lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for BASURA!
HolmN controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four 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.
HolmN has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry HolmN dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

HolmN scoring well with a low kick there.
BASURA shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

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

HolmN breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
HolmN is pressed up against the cage. BASURA has hold of a leg and is looking to drag HolmN down to the mat. HolmN avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

HolmN fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with BASURA, pushing him back against the cage.

HolmN breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

HolmN has BASURA up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for HolmN.
HolmN landing some nice looking knees to the body.

HolmN escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BASURA tries for a takedown but HolmN circles away easily

and HolmN counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Henry HolmN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of INERTE BASURA.
BASURA is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HolmN throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
HolmN throws a big right hand that misses.
BASURA trying to keep a closed guard but HolmN is proving a slippery customer.
BASURA wants to sweep but no luck.
HolmN is stalling in the full guard.

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.
BASURA utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
BASURA trying to keep a closed guard but HolmN is proving a slippery customer.
BASURA working a defensive guard but HolmN manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BASURA stops HolmN from passing to mount.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

HolmN pushes BASURA up against the cage in a clinch.

HolmN breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

HolmN gets in close and instigates a clinch.

BASURA breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

HolmN instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BASURA wants a takedown.

HolmN breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

HolmN takes the fight into the clinch.

HolmN breaks from the clinch.
BASURA on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

HolmN rushes BASURA and presses him up against the cage.

HolmN pulls guard.
HolmN on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if HolmN tries to get out of the position.
HolmN looking to hit a scissor sweep but BASURA is one step ahead there.
BASURA won't allow HolmN to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry HolmN dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

HolmN darts in and clinches BASURA up against the cage.

HolmN escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BASURA has his takedown stuffed

and HolmN counters with a single leg into guard. BASURA didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HolmN is stalling in the full guard.
BASURA looking for a sweep. Not yet BASURA, not yet.
BASURA takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HolmN wants to stand but BASURA is controlling his posture from full guard.
BASURA looking to control.
HolmN controlling from the top position.
BASURA trying to control the position.

That's two 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.
HolmN slips nicely into half guard.
HolmN is controlling the pace.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from HolmN there.
INERTE BASURA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

HolmN stands up from half guard.

HolmN clinches up against the cage.
BASURA misses with a hook from the clinch.

HolmN manages to break the clinch.

HolmN clinches up with BASURA and pushes him back against the cage.
HolmN misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from BASURA.

HolmN manages to break the clinch.
BASURA wants to clinch

and HolmN counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BASURA tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. HolmN smiles and moves away.

HolmN clinches up with BASURA and pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry HolmN showed his dominance in that final round.
Well HolmN 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry HolmN!